Brain and cognition minor - Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

____________ is a sudden state of rapid changes in brain function reflected in confusion, changes in cognition, activity, and level of consciousness. - Delirium ____________ is a slowly developing impairment of intellectual or cognitive function that is progressive and interferes with normal functioning - Dementia T/F: Delirium is precipitated by an underlying acute cause, such as acute illness whereas a dementia has a variety of causes - True With dementia there are psychomotor changes __...

Psychology Themes and Variations 6th Edition. Doug McCann, Wayne Weiten & Deborah Matheson TB Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Raphael and Paxton are roommates. Because they’re both psychology majors, they choose to dress up as their favourite early psychologists for a Halloween party in their building. They also challenge one another to act like these psychologists all night, and the first one to break character has to take out th...

  NURS263 Exam 1 (100 out of 100) Questions and Answers (Latest Update) GRADED A -Rasmussen nurses role in health assessment complete a holistic assessment - LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE (meds, health, foods, family history etc assessment phase of the nursing process -gather information about patient's condition -focuses on patient and family's needs, values, and preferences -identifies key members of health care team needed -includes health history, review of systems, physical e...

FNP Board Review: Problems of Older Adult (Fitzgerald) 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version ____________ is a sudden state of rapid changes in brain function reflected in confusion, changes in cognition, activity, and level of consciousness. - Delirium ____________ is a slowly developing impairment of intellectual or cognitive function that is progressive and interferes with normal functioning - Dementia T/F: Delirium is precipitated by an underlying acute cause, ...

What are the clinical manifestations of a left hemispheric stroke? - Answer -Paralysis or weakness on right side of body -Right visual field of deficit -Aphasia (expressive, receptive, or global) -Altered intellectual ability -Slow cautious behavior What does the proper functioning of the CNS dependent on? - Answer The system is vulnerable proper functioning depends on integrity and homeostasis When do patients present with an altered LOC - Answer -Not oriented -does not follow...

Unit 3 VCE Psychology Graded A+ Central Nervous System (CNS) brain and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous system Body Nerves that connect to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Connects the central nervous system to the body's organs and limbs. Autonomic Nervous System Controls involuntary bodily functions (not consciously controlled), such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes Somatic Nervous System Controls voluntary bodily functions (consciously contro...

Neurogenics Exam 3 Questions and Answers 2024 normal aging - Answer-Healthy aging is associated with only subtle declines in cognition - Language abilities remain resilient - One exception is a decrease in word finding ability - Sustained attention remains in tact - Selective attention decreases slightly - Divided attention skills remain in tact - Multi-tasking skills decrease for complex tasks - Reaction time slows - Mild changes in memory - Episodic and STM reduced - LTM for procedu...

An illness of symptoms or deficits that affect voluntary motor or sensory functions, which suggest another medical condition but that is judged to be caused by psychological factors because the illness is preceded by conflicts or other stressors in known as which of the following? A. functional neurological symptom disorder A condition characterized by the person giving approximate answers, with clouding of consciousness, frequently accompanied by hallucinations or other dissociative, so...

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING NR 509 APEA EXAMS . WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Question 1 A transient ischemic attack is: A) a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. B) an infarction of the central nervous system tissue that may be silent or symptomatic. C) the abrupt onset of motor or sensory deficits. D) focal or asymmetric weaknesses caused by central and peripheral nerve damage. Ques...

Bell's Palsy - causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction S/S of Bell's Palsy - Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed Treatment for Bell's palsy - Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night When can I use tPA? - ischemic stroke presenting within <3 hrs and CT head negative How do you treat high BP with stroke? - Nitroprusside (short half life,...