Delirium

question 61

Multiple Choice

Delirium

• A) is usually permanent.
• B) is usually reversible.
• C) rarely is a medical emergency.
• D) is characterized by a decline from a previously attained level of functioning.

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and authority figures.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the primal desires of the id and the moral demands of the superego.

Problem-Solving Skills

The ability to identify, define, and resolve problems through the application of appropriate strategies and critical thinking.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and problem-solving.