Brain Basics
This part of the brain controls memory and learning?
What is the Hippocampus
Erikson's stage for middle adulthood
What is Generativity vs. Stagnation
Name one early sign of Alzheimer's disease
Difficulty remembering recent events
Forgetfulness and wandering
What is Alzheimer's Disease
This is the TOP nursing priority in cognitive disorders
What is Safety
This vitamin deficiency can cause cognitive decline
What is Vitamin B12
Name one common stressor for middle adults
Caregiving, work, or health changes
This cognitive issue is temporary and is a reversible confusion state
What is Delirium
Sudden confusion due to infection
What is Delirium
This therapy reorients patients to time and place
What is Reality orientation
This cognitive test screens for dementia
What is the Mini-Mental State Exam
This nursing intervention supports cognitive wellnes
Encourage mental stimulation
Name one non-drug therapy for dementia
Reality orientation, validation, or reminiscence
Memory loss after a stroke
Vascular Dementia
This class of medication improves memory in Alzheimer's
Cholinesterase inhibitors
What cognitive test screens for dementia
What is SLUMS
This is the leading cause of death for Middle-Aged Adult
What is Cancer
This term is defined as the use of many medications unanimously which increases hazards
What is Polypharmacy
Term known for when a client gets confused from the afternoon and nighttime
What is sundowning Syndrome
Name an intervention to prevent wandering
What is use bed alarms, monitor environment, house alarm, key locks
This neurotransmitter decreases in Alzheimer's disease
What is Acetylcholine
Name one of three changes in the Middle Adulthood
What is Employment, Spousal Relationship, Relationships with children and aging adults
What should a nurse do if a confused patient tries to leave?
Ensure safety and prevent wandering
A common degenerative neurologic illness that affects memory
What is Dementia
Name a risk factor for dementia
What is cognitive impairment, sleep deprivation, immobility, visual and hearing deficits, and dehydration