Special Topics Flashcards
1
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Define Confusion
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a decrease in a person’s ability to make a decision, paying attention, or remembering things;
can be caused by disease or disorder, injury, or medication intake
2
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Define Delirium
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severe form of confusion w/ changes ion mental status and consciousness level; may occur suddenly, it is temporary and pt may return back to norm
3
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Name the 2 types of delirium
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- Hyperactive
- Hypoactive
4
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Define Dementia
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decrease in a person’s mental ability , problems performing ADLs, memory problems, judgement problems, communication problems, and more
Various causes
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