delirium

Question 1

Acute state of confusion, fluctuating onset

Answer 1

delirium

Question 2

what types of older adults are often seen with delirium

Answer 2

older adults in unfamiliar settings

Question 3

symptoms of delirium

Answer 3

Inattentiveness, disorganized thinking, altered
level of consciousness

Question 4

how can delirium present

Answer 4

Hyperactive, hypoactive, mixed presentations

Question 5

patients may try to climb out of bed or become agitated, restless, and aggressive describes what type of delirium

Answer 5

hyperactive delirium

Question 6

patients are quiet, apathetic, lethargic, unaware, and withdrawn describes what type of delirium

Answer 6

hypoactive delirium

Question 7

patients have a combination of hyperactive and hypoactive manifestations describes what type of delirium

Answer 7

mixed delirium