A 85-year-old man is admitted with an infective exacerbation of COPD. On day 2, the nurses report he has become agitated, is pulling at his oxygen mas...

Question

A 85-year-old man is admitted with an infective exacerbation of COPD. On day 2, the nurses report he has become agitated, is pulling at his oxygen mask, and attempting to climb over the bed rails. His 4AT score is 10. He was cognitively intact before admission. Which feature of the 4AT specifically assesses ALERTNESS?

Accepted Answer

Observation of the patient's level of alertness (normal, mildly sleepy, clearly abnormal)

Answer

Spelling WORLD backwards

Answer

Stating age, date of birth, place, and year

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Asking about acute change or fluctuating course

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Orientation to time and place

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): 4AT - Alertness Component