Medical

Question 1

Dementia

Answer 1

the loss of cognitive functioning, thinking, remembering, and reasoning to such an extent that it impacts the individuals daily life and activities

Question 2

What can happen to people with dementia’s emotions?

Answer 2

They may not be able to control their emotions, and their personalities may change

Question 3

Types of dementia

Answer 3

Alzheimer, Lewy Body Disease, Korsakoff’s syndrome, vascular dementia

Question 4

Delirium

Answer 4

A clinical syndrome that usually develops in senior person’s

Question 5

What is delirium characterised by?

Answer 5

An alteration of attention, consciousness, and cognition, with a reduced ability to focus, sustain or shift attention

Question 6

When does delirium develop?

Answer 6

Over a short period of time and fluctuates during the day

Question 7

Difference between delirium (1) and dementia (2)

Answer 7

(1) an abrupt onset of reduced orientation to the environment
(2) a gradual neurodegenerative process leading to disturbance core features

Question 8

Nursing considerations for dementia

Answer 8

Maintain safe environment, encourage a structured routine, administer medication if required, monitor behavioural and psychological changes, provide support

Question 9

Nursing considerations for delirium

Answer 9

Remain calm and comforting, treat underlying cause, provide familiar objects, reorient patient as needed