Psych ATI - Cognitive Disorders || ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
What condition in the older adult can mimic Alzheimer's Disease? correct answers
Depression.
List the risk factors for delirium. correct answers Neurological changes such as Parkinson's
and Huntington's; metabolic changes such as hepatic/renal failure, F&E imbalances, or
nutritional deficiencies; cardiovascular diseases; infections such as HIV/AIDS; and substance
use or withdrawal.
List the risk factors for neurocognitive disorders and Alzheimer's. correct answers
Neurological disorders, advanced age, prior head trauma, genetic factors, and family history
of alzheimer's or Down's.
What characterizes difference in onset between delirium vs. a neurocognitive disorder?
correct answers Delirium has rapid onset of hours or days, and neurocognitive disorders have
gradual deterioration over months or years.
Which clinical manifestations do delirium and neurocognitive disorders share? correct
answers Impairments in memory and judgment, restlessness, agitation, sundowning.
What are the manifestations of delirium that are distinct from those of neurocognitive
disorder? correct answers Impairment in ability to focus and calculate, altered and fluctuating
LOC, fluctuating mood, rapid personality change, perceptual disturbances such as
hallucinations and illusions, and unstable/abnormal vital signs.
What are the manifestations of neurocognitive disorder that are distinct from those of
delirium? correct answers Aphasia, agnosia, apraxia, impaired executive functioning, gradual
personality change, and vital signs remain stable unless other illness is present.
How do the causes of delirium differ from those of neurocognitive disorders? correct answers
Delirium is caused secondary to another medical condition, whereas cognitive deficits are not
related to another mental health disorder.
List some of the subtypes of neurocognitive disorders. correct answers Alzheimer's, TBI,
Parkinson's.
How do the outcomes for delirium differ from those for neurocognitive disorders? correct
answers Delirium is reversible if diagnosed and treated promptly; neurocognitive are
irreversible and progressive.
Describe Stage 1 Alzheimer's Disease. correct answers There is no impairment, and no
memory problems are present or observable.
Describe Stage 2 Alzheimer's Disease. correct answers Very mild cognitive decline which
may appear to be normal age-related changes; forgetfulness, especially of everyday objects.
No memory problems are evident to the provider, friends, or coworkers.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
What condition in the older adult can mimic Alzheimer's Disease? correct answers
Depression.
List the risk factors for delirium. correct answers Neurological changes such as Parkinson's
and Huntington's; metabolic changes such as hepatic/renal failure, F&E imbalances, or
nutritional deficiencies; cardiovascular diseases; infections such as HIV/AIDS; and substance
use or withdrawal.
List the risk factors for neurocognitive disorders and Alzheimer's. correct answers
Neurological disorders, advanced age, prior head trauma, genetic factors, and family history
of alzheimer's or Down's.
What characterizes difference in onset between delirium vs. a neurocognitive disorder?
correct answers Delirium has rapid onset of hours or days, and neurocognitive disorders have
gradual deterioration over months or years.
Which clinical manifestations do delirium and neurocognitive disorders share? correct
answers Impairments in memory and judgment, restlessness, agitation, sundowning.
What are the manifestations of delirium that are distinct from those of neurocognitive
disorder? correct answers Impairment in ability to focus and calculate, altered and fluctuating
LOC, fluctuating mood, rapid personality change, perceptual disturbances such as
hallucinations and illusions, and unstable/abnormal vital signs.
What are the manifestations of neurocognitive disorder that are distinct from those of
delirium? correct answers Aphasia, agnosia, apraxia, impaired executive functioning, gradual
personality change, and vital signs remain stable unless other illness is present.
How do the causes of delirium differ from those of neurocognitive disorders? correct answers
Delirium is caused secondary to another medical condition, whereas cognitive deficits are not
related to another mental health disorder.
List some of the subtypes of neurocognitive disorders. correct answers Alzheimer's, TBI,
Parkinson's.
How do the outcomes for delirium differ from those for neurocognitive disorders? correct
answers Delirium is reversible if diagnosed and treated promptly; neurocognitive are
irreversible and progressive.
Describe Stage 1 Alzheimer's Disease. correct answers There is no impairment, and no
memory problems are present or observable.
Describe Stage 2 Alzheimer's Disease. correct answers Very mild cognitive decline which
may appear to be normal age-related changes; forgetfulness, especially of everyday objects.
No memory problems are evident to the provider, friends, or coworkers.
