Lecture 2 Flashcards
what 3 things does te glasgow coma scale record
eye opening response
motor response
verbal response
what is the test used to screen for delirium
CAM
what are the 3 parts of memory
immediate
recent
remote
someone not fully alert and drifting off to sleep when not stimulated - will be aroused (but looking drowsy) when called by name
Lethargic
what is gnosia
recognition of objects and their functions
what is the highest score you can get on the glasgow coma scale
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what is the difference between narrative and focused charting
narrative - charting by inclusion
focused - charting by exception
what are the 3 steps of the mini-cog test
three-word registration
clock drawing
three word recall
what is orientation
being away of who you are, where you are and when it is
Differences in dementia/delirium prognosis
dementia: irreversible
delirium: reversible
what 4 things are you assessing with a mental status examination
appearance
behaviour
cognition
thinking
What is the CAM
confusion assessment method
what is the MMSE
mini-mental state examination
Stupor
spontaneously unconcious and will only respond to vigorous shake and pain - still withdraws from pain
the diagnosis of delirium by CAM requires what
Either acute onset/fluctuating course or inattention
And either disorganized thinking, altered LOC
Differences in dementia/delirium onset
dementia: gradual
delirium: abrupt
what is the mini-cog test used for
to detect cognitive impairment quickly
what is the highest score you can get on the MOCA
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