Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4-2024

Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4-2024 What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury - answer-If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium - answer-Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia - answer-Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? - answer-Agitation and restlessness At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated? - answer-Cholinesterase inhibitors what factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls? - answer-History of falls medications vision impairment heart rate/rhythm abnormalities footwear issues home environment gait/mobility issues poor reflexes What is the primary reason people have long term effects after a Stroke - answer-living at home and calling PCP instead of 911 leads to prolonged stroke symptoms and long term effects