Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) Practice

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Test your cognitive skills with the Cognitive Reflection Test. Practice with challenging questions that test reflex and intuition. Improve your decision-making abilities and get ready for the CRT!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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What is one of the recommended actions for a patient experiencing delirium?

Reorient the patient to reality
Encourage isolation
Ignore the patient’s confusion
Restrict all mobility

The correct answer is: Reorient the patient to reality

Reorienting the patient to reality is a fundamental intervention for individuals experiencing delirium. Delirium often involves confusion and disorientation, where patients may have difficulty understanding their surroundings, identifying people, or keeping track of time. By gently reorienting them to their environment—providing reminders about where they are, the time of day, and who is with them—it can help reduce their anxiety and confusion. This approach not only aids in clarity and understanding but also promotes a feeling of safety and security. Regularly engaging the patient in conversation, using familiar objects, and providing clear information can encourage cognitive function and potentially lead to quicker recovery. Other options do not support the care and management of a patient with delirium effectively. Isolation can exacerbate confusion and anxiety, while ignoring their confusion disregards their distress and can worsen their condition. Similarly, restricting mobility may lead to increased confusion and a greater risk of physical decline. Therefore, reorientation is a crucial and effective strategy in managing patients experiencing delirium.