Understanding Delirium, Dementia, and Depression

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What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?

Delirium affects reasoning and abstract thinking, while dementia affects language and judgment.

Delirium is irreversible, while dementia is reversible.

Delirium affects short-term memory, while dementia affects long-term memory.

Delirium is sudden and fluctuates rapidly, while dementia has a gradual and progressive decline. (correct)

What makes older adults with dementia particularly vulnerable to delirium?

Increased social interactions

Combination with medical conditions (correct)

Frequent assessments

High aspirations

According to Barlett (2016), what defines a 'dementia-friendly community'?

A community with advanced medical facilities

A community isolating individuals with dementia

A community where people with dementia have low aspirations

A community empowering people with dementia to contribute and participate meaningfully (correct)

Which factor does NOT increase the risk of older adults experiencing depression?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

In what way do nurses need to be sensitive when caring for clients with delirium?

To the client's psychosocial needs Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential outcomes of depression in older adults according to the text?

Reduced happiness and well-being Signup and view all the answers

Why is prevention of delirium important for older individuals in acute care settings?

To protect against physical harm Signup and view all the answers

What type of cognitive impairment is reversible like delirium in older adults?

Acute confusional state Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes hyperactive delirium from hypoactive delirium?

Hyperactivity in behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?

Delirium is reversible while dementia is irreversible Signup and view all the answers

Which type of delirium is characterized by a decrease in motor activity and alertness?

Hypoactive delirium Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a 'dementia-friendly community' according to Barlett (2016)?

Opportunities for people with dementia to meaningfully contribute and participate Signup and view all the answers

What factor complicates the treatment of concomitant medical conditions according to the text?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

Why is prevention of delirium important in older adults?

To reduce the risk of dementia Signup and view all the answers

Which group must nurses consider when addressing a client's needs according to the text?

The client's family Signup and view all the answers

'Delirium' can best be described as:

A sudden and temporary cognitive impairment Signup and view all the answers

'Depression' could lead to increased risk of suicide primarily due to:

'Reduced happiness & well-being' Signup and view all the answers

'Dementia' affects short-term memory, language, judgment, reasoning & abstract thinking due to:

'Irreversible changes in the brain' Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?

What makes older adults with dementia particularly vulnerable to delirium?

According to Barlett (2016), what defines a 'dementia-friendly community'?

Which factor does NOT increase the risk of older adults experiencing depression?

In what way do nurses need to be sensitive when caring for clients with delirium?

What is one of the potential outcomes of depression in older adults according to the text?

Why is prevention of delirium important for older individuals in acute care settings?

What type of cognitive impairment is reversible like delirium in older adults?

What characteristic distinguishes hyperactive delirium from hypoactive delirium?

What is the main difference between delirium and dementia?

Which type of delirium is characterized by a decrease in motor activity and alertness?

What is the defining characteristic of a 'dementia-friendly community' according to Barlett (2016)?

What factor complicates the treatment of concomitant medical conditions according to the text?

Why is prevention of delirium important in older adults?

Which group must nurses consider when addressing a client's needs according to the text?

'Delirium' can best be described as:

'Depression' could lead to increased risk of suicide primarily due to:

'Dementia' affects short-term memory, language, judgment, reasoning & abstract thinking due to:

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