Week 7 - Delirium Flashcards
1
Q
What is delirium
A
Disorder of acute cognitive impairment
2
Q
Characteristics of delirium
A
Acute altered level of consciousness
Abnormally increased or decrease psychomotor activity
Disturbed sleep-wake cycle
3
Q
Three types of delirium
A
Hyper active
Hypo active
Mixed
4
Q
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5
Q
Delirium screen
A
CAM (cognitive assessment method)
Can diagnose delirium
6
Q
CAM delirium diagnosis requirements
A
Acute onset +
Inattention
+
Disorganized thinking OR
Altered level of consciousness Abnormally increased
Or both but only need 1
7
Q
What can cause delirium
A
Damn near anything
8
Q
Sub syndromal delirium
A
Half the component of delirium
9
Q
Hallmark indicator of delirium
A
Inattention
10
Q
Delirium is often mistaken for
A
Depression
11
Q
Delirium frequently occurs after:
A
Surgery
12
Q
How long does delirium recovery take
A
Hours to months
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