Delirium vs NCD Worksheet

Directions: Check whether the behaviors described on the left are characteristic of delirium or neurocognitive
disorder or both.

Delirium Neurocognitive Disorder

1. Duration of the disorder is commonly brief. _*__ ___

2. Client with this disorder uses confabulation to hide cognitive

deficits. ___ _%__

3. Symptoms of this disorder may be confused with depression. ___ _%__

4. Can be caused by a series of small strokes. ___ _%__

5. Is commonly reversible. _%__ ___

6. Can occur as the result of seizures. _%__ ___

7. Level of awareness is affected. _%__ ___

8. Reversibility occurs in only a small percentage

of cases. ___ _%__

9. Severe migraine headache can lead to this condition. _%__ ___

10. Personality change is common with this condition. ___ _%__

11. Illusions and hallucinations are common symptoms. _%__ ___

12. Symptoms can occur as a result of cocaine

intoxication. _%__ ___

13. Symptoms can occur as a result of alcohol

withdrawal. _%__ ___

14. Can occur as a result of head trauma. ___ _%__