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What is one key aspect of executive function?
What is one key aspect of executive function?
Inhibition is not considered an important aspect of executive function.
Inhibition is not considered an important aspect of executive function.
False
What cognitive deficit is often related to attention in individuals with ADD?
What cognitive deficit is often related to attention in individuals with ADD?
Complex attention
The ability to evaluate information and respond appropriately is known as ______.
The ability to evaluate information and respond appropriately is known as ______.
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Match the following cognitive processes with their definitions:
Match the following cognitive processes with their definitions:
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Which cognitive ability helps individuals recognize when a response is inappropriate?
Which cognitive ability helps individuals recognize when a response is inappropriate?
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People with executive function deficits may find it easier to manage complex tasks.
People with executive function deficits may find it easier to manage complex tasks.
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What kind of attention is crucial when deciding what stimuli to focus on while managing distractions?
What kind of attention is crucial when deciding what stimuli to focus on while managing distractions?
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What is the most common cause of acute mental status change in older adults?
What is the most common cause of acute mental status change in older adults?
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The neurological system is the least vulnerable body system as people age.
The neurological system is the least vulnerable body system as people age.
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Name one common infection that can lead to delirium in older adults.
Name one common infection that can lead to delirium in older adults.
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In older adults, a UTI is often associated with changes in ______ status.
In older adults, a UTI is often associated with changes in ______ status.
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Match the common causes of delirium in older adults with their respective symptoms:
Match the common causes of delirium in older adults with their respective symptoms:
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Which body system is identified as more vulnerable in the aging process?
Which body system is identified as more vulnerable in the aging process?
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An acute mental status change in older adults requires a thorough examination for possible sources of infection.
An acute mental status change in older adults requires a thorough examination for possible sources of infection.
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What common diagnostic evaluations are conducted for acute mental status changes in young and middle-aged individuals?
What common diagnostic evaluations are conducted for acute mental status changes in young and middle-aged individuals?
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When assessing an elderly patient with delirium, checking for ______ is often the first step in diagnosis.
When assessing an elderly patient with delirium, checking for ______ is often the first step in diagnosis.
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Delirium in the elderly can be attributed to a single specific cause.
Delirium in the elderly can be attributed to a single specific cause.
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At what point in human development do individuals stop building reserves?
At what point in human development do individuals stop building reserves?
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As a function of aging, every body system begins to __________.
As a function of aging, every body system begins to __________.
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Match the following diagnostic evaluations with their purposes:
Match the following diagnostic evaluations with their purposes:
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Which of the following factors could lead to delirium in older adults?
Which of the following factors could lead to delirium in older adults?
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The biopsychosocial model suggests that aging has no impact on neurological vulnerabilities.
The biopsychosocial model suggests that aging has no impact on neurological vulnerabilities.
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What are the three leading differential diagnoses for acute mental status changes in the elderly?
What are the three leading differential diagnoses for acute mental status changes in the elderly?
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Study Notes
Differentiating Neurocognitive Disorders
- Neurocognitive disorders are a collection of conditions formerly called dementing disorders
- Dementia is not the current recommended terminology
- Neurocognitive disorders can be caused by various factors
- Alzheimer's disease is one example of a neurocognitive disorder
- Six neurocognitive domains are now used for assessment
- Delirium is an acute, treatable condition, distinct from other neurocognitive disorders
- Mild and major neurocognitive disorders are distinct types of neurocognitive impairment, differing in the level of impairment and ability to live independently
- Delirium is a symptom of another underlying problem, and is reversible if the underlying issue is addressed
- Delirium can affect people of all ages, but is more common in the elderly due to age-related vulnerabilities
- Common causes of delirium in the elderly include UTI, electrolyte imbalances (hyponatremia, hypocalcemia), and hypoxemia
- Subdural hematomas and volume contraction can also cause delirium
- Head trauma can cause major neurocognitive disorder
- Acute vascular events can result in mild neurocognitive disorder
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of neurocognitive disorder, often characterized by memory loss
- Vascular disease, organic brain disease, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, Lewy bodies, metabolic and endocrinological disorders are other potential causes of neurocognitive impairment
- Neurocognitive disorders are assessed across six domains: learning and memory, perceptual-motor function, language, executive function, complex attention, social cognition
- The domains are evaluated to determine the level of impairment and its impact on daily life and activities.
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Explore the various types of neurocognitive disorders, including their causes and distinctions between mild and major impairments. Understand the role of delirium as a treatable condition and its impact, especially on the elderly. This quiz covers essential concepts in neurocognitive assessment.
