Cognitive Deficits

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (59 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Cognition is the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. It encompasses various aspects of high-level intellectual functions and processes such as attention, memory, knowledge, decision making, planning, reasoning, judgment, perception, comprehension, language, and visuospatial function, among others. "cognitive deficit" is an inclusive term used to describe the impairment of different domains of cognition. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of cognitive deficits and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with this condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Summarize the risk factors for developing cognitive deficits.

  • Outline the typical presentation of a patient with cognitive deficits.

  • Review the management options available for cognitive deficits.

  • Describe the importance of coordination and communication among the interprofessional team in the evaluation and management of patients with cognitive deficits.

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  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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