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UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Question 1.
What causes delirium

Correct Answer: Dementia Electrolytes Lungs, liver, heart, kidney, brain
Infection Rx Injury, pain, stress Unfamiliar environment Metabolic


Question 2.
Precipitating factors for delirium

Correct Answer: Age greater than 65; hearing or vision impairment; current
hip fix; flat affect


Question 3.
Hyperactive delirium

Correct Answer: Excessive alertness, easy distractibility, agitation, increased
psychomotor activity, removing tubes


Question 4.
Ischemic event

Correct Answer: Arterial disease; cardio embolism; systemic hypoperfusion


Question 5.
Hemorrhagic events

Correct Answer: Primarily caused by uncontrolled HTN


Question 6.
Prevention of CVA

Correct Answer: Reducing HTN; taking aspirin or other antiplatelet drug;
controlling DM; promoting lifestyle changes


Question 7.
Assessment of stroke

Correct Answer: Face: ask the person to smile Arms: ask the person to raise
both arms Speech: ask the person to repeat a simple phrase Time: call 911 if
any signs appear

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