Exam 2

Question 1

Cognition

Answer 1

Integration of mental processes and intellectual function

Necessary for reasoning, learning, memory, personality

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms of Impaired Cognition

Answer 2

Loss of short/long term memory

Disorientation to person, place, time, situation

Impaired reasoning/decision making

Impaired language skills

Emotionally labile

Delusions and hallucinations

Question 3

Risk Factors for Impaired Cognition

Answer 3

Advanced age

Brain trauma, disorder, or disease

Toxins (caused by hypoxia)

Substance use disorder

Genetic diseases

Depression

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances

Opioids, steroids, psychoactive drugs and general anesthesia