Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 questions with correct answers

What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury Answer If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium Answer Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia Answer Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? Answer Agitation and restlessness At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated? Answer Cholinesterase inhibitors what factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls? Answer History of falls medications vision impairment heart rate/rhythm abnormalities footwear issues home environment gait/mobility issues poor reflexes