Altered Cognitive Function- Chap 39 Flashcards
acute abnormal state of cognition that includes inattention, disorganized thinking, and altered level of consciousness.
delirium
(fixed false beliefs)
delusions
a clinical syndrome involving progressive impairment of intellectual function and memory.
dementia
a clinical syndrome involving progressive impairment of intellectual function and memory.
Dementia (there are different types)
progressive disease in which there is cerebral atrophy or shrinking of the cortex.
Alzheimers Dementia
Type of dementia that refers to cognitive impairment caused by arterial brain lesions/ plaque build up in brain
Vascular Dementia
specific type of dementia with clumps of protein aggregating that cause neurodegeneration over time.
Lewey Body/ Parkinson Disease Dementia 1 yr after parkinson disease
Type of dementia that manifests as nerve cell loss and impairment of the frontal and anterior temporal lobes. Mainly effects LANGUAGE and BEHAVIOR
Frontotemporal dementia
happens w/ delirium + older adults being taken out their environment
Acute Hospital Psychosis
Levels of reaction to incoming stimuli
Alert
Lethargic (sleepy, but arouable)
Obtunded (lethargic, confused upon awaken)
Coma
increased confusion and restlessness in ppl w/ delirium or some form of dementia from later afternoon into the night
sundown syndrome
S&S of stroke
Facial droop
motor weakness
pronator drift
ataxia
speech dysfuntions
occurs when one arm and palm turn inward and downward
pronator drift
a neurological sign that indicates a lack of voluntary muscle coordination; staggering gait
ataxia
S&S of seizures
staring spells
eye deviation/unresponsiveness
periods of loss of consciousness
muscle twitching
Periods of stuttering
