Cognition and Confusion

Question 1

What is delirium?

Answer 1

-dulled awareness of environment
-reduced ability to focus
-impaired memory and judgement
-disorientation

Question 2

What is the CAM test?

Answer 2

it is the confusion assessment method for ICU pt that is unable to speak

Question 3

What is the serial 7’s test?

Answer 3

count back from 100 by 7s
-normal adult cognition should have attention span/ability to do this

Question 4

What are s/s of intracranial pressure?

Answer 4

-headache
-blurred vision
-vomiting
-lack of energy
-less alert
-behavior change

Question 5

What does decorticate posture mean and where does their arm move?

Answer 5

problem with c spine or cerebral hemisphere and the arm moves in and flexes

Question 6

What is decerebrate posture and where does the arm go?

Answer 6

problem with midbrain or pons and the arm extends out and the hypothalamus is also affected

Question 7

What is the pre-contemplation stage?

Answer 7

may need assistance in admitting there is a problem

Question 8

What is contemplation?

Answer 8

have acknowledged problem and may still not be ready to commit

Question 9

What is preparation?

Answer 9

getting ready to get help

Question 10

What is the action?

Answer 10

making the change

Question 11

What is maintenance?

Answer 11

ongoing commitment to recovery program

Question 12

What is the first line for anxiety?

Answer 12

SSRI-> zoloft

Question 13

What is the first line for GAD? example?

Answer 13

SNRI-> effexor