Cognition

Question 1

causes of cognition problems

Answer 1

brain injury
nutritional deficiency
metabolic abnormalities
fetal brain development
genetic influences
environmental toxins

Question 2

assessment of congition

Answer 2

level of consciousness
impulsivity
thinking - orientation, reasoning, calculation, judgement, insight
perception of reality
- thought processes: organized/disorganized, concrete/abstract
- thought content: hallucinations/delusions
MMSE
labs/diagnostics
substance use/abuse

Question 3

labs/diagnostics

Answer 3

oxygenation - pulse ox, abg's
perfusion - MRI - cva, emboli
elimination - bun
homeostasis - I&O, electrolytes
metabolism - glucose
head trauma - EEG, CT, MRI

Question 4

safety

Answer 4

be alert to pt's mood
observe constantly
ongoing assessment
maintain safe distance
do not laugh/whisper

Question 5

communication

Answer 5

work w/ comfortable staff
face-to-face contact
brief, regular contacts
avoid unnecessary details

Question 6

CAM

Answer 6

blood sugar & lipids WNL - dementia protection

ginseng & ginko biloba - increase in energy & mental function

folic acid, B6, B12 - may enhance brain function