Neurocognitive Disorders

Question 1

A mental status characterized by an acute disturbance of cognition which is manifested by short term confusion, excitement, disorientation, and a clouding of consciousness.

Answer 1

Delirium

Question 2

A disease process in which there is progressive decline in cognitive ability in the presence of clear consciousness.

Answer 2

Dementia

Question 3

Difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living (housework, managing money)

Answer 3

Severity: Mild

Question 4

Difficulties with basic activities of daily living (feeding or dressing)

Answer 4

Severity: Moderate

Question 5

Fully dependant

Answer 5

Severity: Severe

Question 6

When an individual does not speak at all

Answer 6

aphasia

Question 7

Misuse of an object because of failure to identify them.

Answer 7

apraxia

Question 8

Occurs in stage 4: moderate cognitive decline and defined as creating imaginary events to fill in memory gaps

Answer 8

confabulation

Question 9

Occurs in stage 6: Severe cognitive decline and is defined as when symptoms seem to worsen in the late afternoon or evening

Answer 9

Sundowning

Question 10

Also known as “depression” and is common in elderly and often misdiagnosed.

Answer 10

Pseudodementia

Question 11

Inability to remember names of things

Answer 11

Anomia

Question 12

Inability to recognize familiar objects, tastes, sounds, and other sensations.

Answer 12

agnosia

Question 13

memory loss

Answer 13

amnesia