W4: Disorientation(Confusion) and Delirium

Question 1

Confusion, delirium (mê sảng), and dementia are normal parts of aging OR NOT???

Answer 1

Confusion, delirium (mê sảng), and dementia are NOT normal parts of aging.
Changes in the brain can affect cognitive function.

Question 2

Cognitive function involves ?

Answer 2

Memory
Thinking
Reasoning
Ability to understand
Judgement (decision)
Behavior

Question 3

what is Disorientation?

Answer 3

Disorientation also called confusion

Question 4

one of the main causes of Disorientation is

Answer 4

one of the main causes of Disorientation is Urinary tract infections (UTIs) nhiễm trùng đường tiết niệu

Question 5

Disorientation has many causes:

Answer 5

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (one of the main causes)
Alcohol intoxication
Low blood sugar
Head trauma and injury; concussion
Nutritional deficiencies
Fever
Medications
Sleep deprivation
Seizures
Others

Question 6

Disorientation —> Signs and Symptoms

Answer 6

• Often exhibit behaviour changes and may be angry, restless, depressed, or irritable

* Other symptoms:
Anxiety
Tremors (run rẩy)
Hallucinations (ảo giác)
Delusions (ảo tưởng)
Decline in Level of Consciousness (LOC)
Disorganized thinking and speech
Attention problems

Question 7

Ways to Minimize or Prevent Disorientation

Answer 7

Getting regular hours of sleep
Eating a balanced diet that has plenty of vitamins and minerals
Not drinking alcohol in excess
Keeping careful control of blood sugar if diabetes is present
Not smoking

Question 8

what is Delirium

Answer 8

Delirium is a state of temporary but acute mental confusion

Onset is sudden in older adults with acute or chronic illnesses

Question 9

Common causes of Delirium

Answer 9

Reaction to medications
Infection or other illnesses
Poor nutrition
Food poisoning
Dehydration (mất nước)
Emotional trauma
Major life changes (e.g., death of a loved one)

–> must be found the cause and treated