CCRN Barrons Behavioral/psychosocial concepts Exam Questions and Answers

CCRN Barrons Behavioral/psychosocial concepts Exam Questions and Answers Two tools for assessing delirium in critically ill patients - Answer- The confusion assessment method for the ICU (CAM ICU) and the intensive care delirium screening checklist (ICDSC) Should you assess for delirium if the patient is not responsive or is heavily sedated? - Answer- No prevention of delirium - Answer- utilize strategies to promote patient orientation assess/manage the environment control clinical parameters (SBP >90 O2>90, treat underlying infection) prevent delirium secondary to substance abuse ABCDEF bundle for delirium - Answer- A: assess, prevent, and manage pain B: both spontaneous awakening and breathing trials = C: Choice of analgesia and sedation D: Delirium- assess, prevent, and manage E: Early mobility and exercise F: Family engagement/empowerment