Delirium Flashcards
1
Q
Is delirium reversible?
A
yes
2
Q
MCC of Delirium in the elderly
A
UTI
3
Q
Delirium SS
A
symptoms flunctuate during the day
better during the day & worse at night
4
Q
Which bedside tests can you do to check for delirium?
A
- Digit Span - repeat series of random #s
- Vigilance “A” Test - raise hand when I say letter “A”
- #1 MMSE (Mini-menal Status Exam)
5
Q
Delirium Tx
A
- HYDRATION
- Reorient pt frequently
- Promote wakefullness (open up blinds)
- Promote sleep (no caffeine, lights off)
6
Q
Order a ______ when the cause of Delirium is NOT obvi
A
lumbar puncture
7
Q
____ is the MC mental DO in pts with medical illnesses
A
Delirium
8
Q
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