PSW Ch. 38 Flashcards
true/false
delirium is a permanent state of mental disorientation
false
true/false
delirium is an emergency
true
true/false
Alzheimers disease progresses slowly at a predictable rate in all people
false
true/false
delirium is the same as dementia
false
true/false
sandwich generation refers to adult children who care for their own children for their own children and their parents
true
what are some early warning signs of dementia?
- memory loss that affects daily activities
- disorientation
- problems finding the right words or following conversations
- poor judgement
- problems with common tasks
- changes in mood, behaviour or personality
- loss of interest in activities or hobbies
what is vascular dementia?
the result of a series of strokes
when does pseudo-dementia occur?
when severe depression causes cognitive changes, mimicking dementia
what is a reversible form of dementia
brain tumour
a broad term describing a progressive deterioration of intellectual function is…
dementia
dementia stage
restlessness that increases during evening hours
stage 2
dementia stage
cannot walk or sit
stage 3
dementia stage
forgets recent events
stage 1
dementia stage
does not recognize family members
stage 3
dementia stage
may say the same thing over and over again
stage 2
