Type of delirium characterized by lack of movement, paucity of speech and unresponsiveness.
What is hypoactive delirium?
100
A condition of acute decline in the cognitive processes of the brain
What is delirium?
100
The baseline vulnerabilities possessed by the patient prior to hospitalization.
What are predisposing factors?
100
The amount that this question is worth.
What is 100?
200
Type of delirium characterized by restlessness, constant movement and agitation.
What is hyperactive delirium?
200
This condition is the only one with reduced awareness.
What is delirium?
200
An event or condition that occurs during hospitalization to trigger a delirium
What is a precipitating factor?
200
This protocol uses communication to reorient patient to his surroundings.
What is orientation protocol?
300
Type of delirium that can be mistaken as schizophrenia / bipolar disorder due to observed insomnia, irritability, rapid speech and wandering behaviour.
What is hyperactive delirium?
300
This condition has intact thoughts. However, these thoughts have themes of self-deprecation.
What is depression?
300
This is the the leading predisposing risk factor for delirium.
Hint: Your grandma might have it.
What is dementia?
300
This protocol uses early recognition of dehydration and volume repletion (i.e. encouragement of oral intake of fluids).
What is dehydration protocol?
400
This type of delirium is more common in elderly and is difficult to identify.
What is hypoactive delirium?
400
This is dementia.
Hint: At least 2 characteristics bruh!
What is a chronic, insidious, condition with a slow but even progression characterized by impoverished thoughts and poor judgement.
400
A test worth 50% that you might want to start studying for by the end of this weekend.
What is the PBL Test?
400
The most effective means by which to reduce both the frequency and complications of delirium.
What is prevention?
500
This type of delirium is more disruptive and potentially self-harming. Patients are often refereed to psychiatrist.
What is hyperactive delirium?
500
The single most important factor in the assessment of delirium.
What is the patient’s baseline level of physical and cognitive function?
500
Name 2 precipitating factors.
What is general anesthesia, major surgery,and multiple psychoactive medications?
500
The names of these strikingly good looking facilitators