HIST 3791 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5.0: Glasgow Coma Scale, Long-Term Memory, Dementia
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Follow abct guideline (same as adult, but have considerations for the children). Knowledge based on developmental milestones if they dont reach it know that there was a problem. Parent"s health history, especially in the section on developmental history and personal history yields the most mental status data. Confusion common in elderly and often easily misdiagnosed for mental problems. 1/2 to 1/3 admitted to hc have varying degree of confusion. Follow abct care with special considerations. Level of consciousness: glasgow coma scale quantitative tool useful in testing consciousness in older adults who experiences confusion. System avoids ambiguity when many people care for the patient. New learning: normal cognitive function age related decline occurs in performance in. Clock test: ask patient to draw a clock and depict specific time, requires: long term memory, auditory processing, visual-spatial acuity, concentration, numerical knowledge, and abstract thinking, not used by itself to diagnose dementia. Appearance posture, body movements, dress, grooming and hygiene.
