NUR 325 Cognition

NUR 325 Cognition
1. what is cognition?
Answer
themental process of acquiring knowledge and understand- ing it
2. what are the six domains of cognition?
Answer
perceptual motor function, language, learning/memory, social cognition, complex attention,
executive function
3. what is the scope of concept of cognition?
Answer
higher order cognitive function -> basic order cognitive function -> mild cognitive impairment
-> moderate cognitive impairment -> severe cognitive impairment
4. what are the four major units of the brain?
Answer
cerebrum, diencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum
5. what does brain function depend on?
Answer
the continuous perfusion of oxygenated and nutrient rich blood
6. what are the types of cognitive impairment?
Answer
delirium, neurocognitive dis- orders (dementia), cognitive impairment (not dementia), focal
cognitive disorders, intellectual disability, learning disability
7. what are the consequences of cognitive impairment?
Answer
increased risk for injury, increased need for assistive services, complicates disease
management, financial hardship, decreased cantonal ability, caregiver burden