Chapter 5 Key Terms Flashcards

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confusion

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the inability to think logically and clearly

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delirium

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a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary

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cognition

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the ability to think logically and clearly

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4
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cognitive impairment

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loss of ability to think logically and clearly

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5
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dementia

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the serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating

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6
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Alzheimer’s disease

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a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually causes dementia

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perseveration

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the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions

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sundowning

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becoming restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night

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9
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catastrophic reaction

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reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way

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10
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pacing

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walking back and forth in the same area

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wandering

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walking aimlessly around the facility or facility grounds

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12
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elope

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in medicine, when a person with Alzheimer’s disease wanders away from a protected area and does not return

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13
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hallucinations

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false or distorted sensory perceptions

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14
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delusions

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persistent false beliefs

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15
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rummaging

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going through drawers, closets, or personal items that belong to oneself or others

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16
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hoarding

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collecting and putting things away in a guarded way

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