cognition (emily)
what are the 4 major units in the brain
cerebrum, diencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum
what is mild cognitive impairment
noticeable cognitive decline but can still perform ADL's
what is delirium
an acute brain dysfunction causing impaired attention, awareness, and cognition
what type of delirium involves purposeless movements, hallucinations, and aggressive behaviour
hyperactive
what type of delirium involves lethrafy, reduced motor activity, drowsiness, and apathetic
hypoactive
what factors can cause delirium
infection, medication, hypoxia
confusion, disorientation, and memory deficits are what kind of symptoms of delirium
cognitive
agitation, psychomotor slowing, and combativeness are what kind of symptoms of delirium
behavioural
what are environmental risk factors of delirium
icu settings, sleep and sensory deprivation
what 3 screening tools are used for recognizing delirium
RADAR, confusion assessment method (CAM), and the 4A's test
what is a vital sign abnormality in idnetifying delirium
high temp (fever)
in what timeframe does delirium often resolve
4-7 days
what are the benefits of therapeutic environment strategies
enhance patient comfort, reduce distress, and support cognitive function
how does facilitating sleep affect delirium
reducing nighttime disturbances