Nurs 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam with grade A+ and verified solutions available

What is the difference between delirium and dementia? - ANS-Dementia is a slow onset that eventually leads to death. -Delirium has an identifiable cause, is rapid, and fluctuating symptoms Delirium is best defined as a change/disturbance in? - ANSConsciousness and Cognition What age group is effected by delirium? - ANSAll age groups can be What are the 6 cognitive domains? - ANSComplex attention Executive function Learning and memory Language Perceptual-motor Social cognition Define delirium via the DSM-V - ANSDisturbance in attention and awareness over a *Short* period of time with *fluctuating* awareness When is Delirium reversible? - ANSWhen it is due to things like alcohol or cocaine withdrawal What are the preventable causes of delirium? - ANSMedication interaction Accidental RX misuse Induced electrolyte disturbance Occult head injury after a fall Orthostasis What is the primary intervention of delirium? - ANSReverse insult and replace deficiencies What is the most common form of dementia? - ANSAlzheimer's disease What are ADLs and IADLs? - ANSActivities of daily living- Toileting, feeding, grooming, bathing Independent Activities of Daily Living- Paying bills, remembering appointments What goes first in dementia patients, ADLs or IADLs? - ANSIADLs