Assessment of Cognitive Functioning Flashcards

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why do we need to consider cognitive functioning?

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diagnosis
prognosis
treatment

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definition of disorientation

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Unable to locate themselves in time and place

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definition of Antero-grade Amnesia

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: inability to remember new events/experiences occurred after brain injury

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what is the purpose of bedside assessment?

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to raise the possibility of cognitive impairments which may need further assessment/onward referral and may impact treatment/consent.

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what is ACE III?

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Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination- III (ACE-III)

- screening assessment

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how long does ACE III last?

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15 mins

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what does ACE III include?

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language, memory, executive functioning, visuospatial/perceptual

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what are the assessment considerations?

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Environmental Factors – privacy, noise, disturbances.
Physical Factors – Confusion/delirium, PTA, Fatigue, Illness/infection.
Psychological – Anxiety/Mood, Effort/Confidence
Accessibility – Language, Eyesight/Hearing, Disability
Pre-morbid Factor – Pre-morbid functioning, Education, Occupation, prior injuries/TBI, lifestyle factors.

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what does the clinical interview/ formal assessment involve?

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a test of memory, language, processing speed
attention
exucutive functioning
personalisty
insight
visual spatial
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