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PSW NACC Review #1hearing, balance - ANS-the ear is needed for _____ & ______
otitis media - ANS-infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are causes; can cause
permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the middle ear that conduct
sound
otosclerosis - ANS-abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that gradually
immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in response to sound, causing a
progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by tinnitus
tinnitus - ANS-ringing in the ears
Miniere's Disease - ANS-increased fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the middle
ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, pain/pressure, severe dizziness
causing vomiting
presbycusis - ANS-age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure
louder - ANS-hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______
legally blind - ANS-a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a person c
normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
conjunctivitis - ANS-pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the
while part of the eye and inner eyelid
age-related macular degeneration - ANS-a gradual disease that blurs central vision and
causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the retina; central vision poor,
but may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
retinal detachment - ANS-The separation of the retina from its supporting tissue; may be
cured with surgical reattachment
diabetic retinopathy - ANS-tiny blood vessels in the retina are damaged; blood can leak
from the vessels creating scar tissue that pulls the retina away from the eye;
complication of diabetes
,glaucoma - ANS-eye disease that causes pressure within the eye, which damages the
optic nerve; peripheral vision is lost (TUNNEL VISION); damage cannot be reversed but
further damage can be controlled
cataracts - ANS-a clouding of the lens in the eye; prevents light from entering the eye ;
symptoms include sensitivity to light/glares, cloudy, blurry or dimmed vision ; surgery is
only Rx
presbyopia - ANS-impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close objects
blind cane - ANS-white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
personality (frued) - ANS-the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and characteristics of
a person
psychoanalytic theory - ANS-the name of the personality development theory initiated
by Sigmund fried
conscious - ANS-awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to control
thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
subconscious - ANS-memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be recalled by
the person (freud)
unconscious - ANS-experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered (freud)
id - ANS-the part of the person which actively seeks to fulfill needs that must be met stat
in the conscious level of awareness (hunger, warmth, etc) (freud)
ego - ANS-the part of the person that deals with the reality of the situation the person is
in, including thoughts, feelings, common sense, reasoning, and problem solving-- _____
decides what to do and when (freud)
superego - ANS-the part of the person that is concerned with morals, and values; _____
judges what the ego thinks and does against a inner feeling of right and wrong
WHIT method - ANS-whatever it takes method for working with ABIs
, Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANS-Neurologic assessment of a patient's best verbal
response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
mental health disorder - ANS-A disturbance in a person's ability to cope with or adjust to
stress
mental health - ANS-a state of mind in which a person copes in socially acceptable
ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood nurturing, and life
circumstances.
anxiety - ANS-_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders
DSM-5 - ANS-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition--published by the American Psychiatric Association to classify mental health
disorders
psychiatrist - ANS-physician who specializes in mental health disorders and who CAN
prescribe medications for Rx
psychologist - ANS-HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO NOT
prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
psychotherapy - ANS-a form of therapy in which a pt explores thoughts, feelings, and
behaviours with help and guidance from a mental health specialist
Ex: psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, group therapy, family therapy
stigma - ANS-the shame/social disgrace associated with a particular circumstance,
quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
culture - ANS-not limited to ethnic background but can extend to any group of
interacting individuals who share similar learned characteristics such as families,
friends, or people with shared experiences
young adults - ANS-population most at risk for ABIs
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - ANS-extremely complex mental health disorders
characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
grossly disorganized behaviours, and reduced/daze emotional expressions
causes: biochemical imbalance/genetic
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