Symptom Sorting Activity: Delirium (Acute) vs Dementia (Chronic)

Below, select the word or phrase that accurately describes the identifying symptom of delirium and dementia under each category. Having a strong understanding of the difference between these two conditions will be the key to the next activity in this module.

  • Delirium: Symptoms that might indicate delirium, a sudden change in mental state.
  • Dementia: Symptoms that might indicate dementia, a gradual chronic decline in cognitive function.

DELIRIUM


ONSET

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DURATION

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COURSE

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ATTENTION

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ALERTNESS

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CONSCIOUSNESS

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SPEECH

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PSYCHOMOTOR CHANGES

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VITAL SIGNS

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REVERSIBILITY

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DEMENTIA


ONSET

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DURATION

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COURSE

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ATTENTION

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ALERTNESS

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CONSCIOUSNESS

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SPEECH

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PSYCHOMOTOR CHANGES

✓ Correct!

VITAL SIGNS

✓ Correct!

REVERSIBILITY

✓ Correct!