Cognition

Question 1

impaired speech related to motor control, weakness, paralysis, or incoordination of the oral musculature

Answer 1

dysarthria

Question 2

complete or partial loss of language abilities

Answer 2

aphasia: expressive, receptive, global

Question 3

How would a patient with delirium present on admission to hospital

Answer 3

A&O (unless delirium was present before hospital stay)

Question 4

Reorientation is (helpful/harmful) for delirium prevention

Answer 4

Helpful

Question 5

Broca aphasia

Answer 5

expressive – nonfluent

Question 6

Wernicke aphasia

Answer 6

Receptive

Question 7

First neuro signs of reduced oxygen

Answer 7

lethargy, altered LOC

Assess with pulseox or ABG

Question 8

Electrolytes linked to cognitive impairment

Answer 8

Na, Ca (Mg can cause personality changes)

Question 9

Four Ps

Answer 9

Pain, potty, possessions, position

Question 10

Homeostasis

Answer 10

Balance maintained

Question 11

Allostasis

Answer 11

Restoration of balance

Question 12

Which neurotransmitters are secreted by the sympathetic nervous system?

Answer 12

Norepinephrine and epinephrine

Question 13

Most common glucocorticoid

Answer 13

Cortisol

Question 14

When are glucocorticoids released

Answer 14

During times of stress