General changes
The inability to think clearly
Confusion
Term for memory loss
Amnesia
Name for laguage impairment
Aphasia
This is the most common cause of dementia
Alzheimer's
Top priority in cognitive disorders
Safety
Impairment in person/place/time/situation awareness
Disorientation
Making up memories unconsciously
Confabulation
Name for difficulty naming objects
Anomia
This IQ level indicates intellectual disability
<70-75
What is a key nursing assessment tool?
Mental status exam (MSE)
The loss of contact with reality is called?
Psychosis
The inability to recognize objects
Agnosia
Name for minimal speech
Alogia
This condition is often mistaken for dementia
Depression or anxiety (like how tho)
What must always be ruled out first?
Name for false fixed beliefs
Delusions
Trouble recalling recent events
Short term memory loss
Dyspraxia
Early signs of cognitive disorders might be?
Memory problems
What is a nursing role in protecting patient rights?
Advocacy
Name for sensory experiences not based in reality
Hallucinations
Difficulty following directions or multitasking
Working memory impairment
Name for restlessness d/t movement disorder
Akathisia
What is an important fact about dementia and aging?
Dementia is NOT a normal sign of aging
What is the goal of cognitive care?
Maintaining independence and quality of life