Exam (elaborations)
PSW NACC REVIEW -1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Course
- Institution
PSW NACC REVIEW -1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[Show more]
Content preview
PSW NACC REVIEW #1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERShearing, balance - Answers- the ear is needed for _____ & ______
otitis media - Answers- 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 - Answers- 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 - Answers- ringing in the ears
Miniere's Disease - Answers- 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 - Answers- age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure
louder - Answers- hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______
legally blind - Answers- a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a
person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
conjunctivitis - Answers- pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers
the while part of the eye and inner eyelid
age-related macular degeneration - Answers- 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 - Answers- The separation of the retina from its supporting tissue;
may be cured with surgical reattachment
diabetic retinopathy - Answers- 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 - Answers- 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 - Answers- 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 - Answers- impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close
objects
blind cane - Answers- white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
personality (frued) - Answers- the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and
characteristics of a person
psychoanalytic theory - Answers- the name of the personality development theory
initiated by Sigmund fried
conscious - Answers- awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to
control thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
subconscious - Answers- memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be
recalled by the person (freud)
unconscious - Answers- experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered (freud)
id - Answers- 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 - Answers- 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 - Answers- 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 - Answers- whatever it takes method for working with ABIs
Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - Answers- Neurologic assessment of a patient's best
verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
mental health disorder - Answers- A disturbance in a person's ability to cope with or
adjust to stress
mental health - Answers- a state of mind in which a person copes in socially acceptable
ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood nurturing, and life
circumstances.
anxiety - Answers- _______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders
DSM-5 - Answers- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition--
published by the American Psychiatric Association to classify mental health disorders
, psychiatrist - Answers- physician who specializes in mental health disorders and who
CAN prescribe medications for Rx
psychologist - Answers- HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO NOT
prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
psychotherapy - Answers- 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 - Answers- the shame/social disgrace associated with a particular circumstance,
quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
culture - Answers- 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 - Answers- population most at risk for ABIs
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - Answers- 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
psychosis - Answers- a mental state in which a persons perceptions of reality is
impaired
delusion - Answers- false belief
delusion of grandeur - Answers- fale and exaggerated beliefs about the importance,
talent, or wealth of oneself
Delusions of perscution - Answers- false beliefs about being mistreated, abused, or
harassed
hallucination - Answers- seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling things that are not
real
paranoia - Answers- extreme suspicion about a person or a situation
remission - Answers- pt's with schizophrenia often have periods of ________
bipolar and related disorders - Answers- A group of related brain disorders that cause
unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function, different from the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GEEKA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now