Nurs 172 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
duration of the disorder is commonly brief Correct Answer-delirium
client with this disorder uses confabulation to hide cognitive deficits Correct
Answer-neurocognitive disorde
Nurs 172 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
duration of the disorder is commonly brief Correct Answer-delirium
client with this disorder uses confabulation to hide cognitive deficits Correct
Answer-neurocognitive disorder
symptoms of this disorder may be confused with depression Correct Answer-
neurocognitive disorder
can be caused by a series of small strokes Correct Answer-neurocognitive
is commonly reversible Correct Answer-delirium
can occur as the result of a seizure Correct Answer-delirium
level of awareness is affected Correct Answer-delirium
reversibility occurs only in a small percentage of cases Correct Answer-
neurocognitive disorder
severe migraine headache can lead to this condition Correct Answer-delirium
personality change is common symptoms Correct Answer-neurocognitive
disorder
illusions and hallucinations are common symptoms Correct Answer-delirium
, Nurs 172 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
symptoms can occur as a result of alcohol withdraw Correct Answer-delirium
symptoms can occur as a result of cocaine intoxication Correct Answer-
delirium
can result fro head trauma Correct Answer-delirium and neurocognitive
disorder
disturbance of memory is commonly the first symptom Correct Answer-
neurocognitive disorder
delirium Correct Answer-characterized by a disturbance in a level of
awareness and a change in cognition. develops rapidly over a period of time.
symptoms of delirium Correct Answer-difficulty sustaining and shifting
attention, extreme distractibility, disorganized thinking, speech that is rambling,
disoriented time and place, impaired reasoning ability, illusions and
hallucinations, disturbance in level of consciousness, emotionally unstable,
elevated bp, dilated pupils, tachycardia, abrupt onset, slower onset if underlying
etiology illness or metabolic imbalance.
general medical conditions that may cause delirium Correct Answer-
infections, febrile illness, metabolic disorders, head trauma, seizures, migraine
headaches, brain abscess, stroke, electrolyte imbalance
, Nurs 172 Exam 2; Questions and Answers
primary NCD Correct Answer-disorder itself is the major sign of some organic
brain disease not directly related to any other organic illness (ex: Alzheimer's
disease)
secondary NCD Correct Answer-caused by or related to another disease or
condition (ex: HIV disease or cerebral trauma)
symptoms of NCD Correct Answer--impairment exists in abstract thinking,
judgement, and impulse control
- conventional rules of social conduct are disregarded,
-personal appearance and hygiene are neglected
- language may or may not be affected
- personality change is common
NCD may result from Correct Answer-stroke
depression
side effects of meds
nutritional deficiencies
metabolic disorders
alzheminers accounts for __________% of all cases of NCD Correct Answer-
50-60
AD stages Correct Answer-1. no apparent symptoms
2. forgetfulness
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