the ear is needed for _____ & ______
~:- hearing, balance
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
~:- otitis media
abnormal formation of a new bone in the middle ear that g...
Best Grades | Must Pass | Latest Update | Correct Answers | 2024/2025
PSW NACC Review #1 Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
the ear is needed for _____ & ______
✓ ~:- hearing, balance
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
✓ ~:- otitis media
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
✓ ~:- otosclerosis
ringing in the ears
✓ ~:- tinnitus
~ 1 ~ for inquiry mail me @ supergrades12@gmail.com
, Best Grades | Must Pass | Latest Update | Correct Answers | 2024/2025
increased fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the middle ear; symptoms
include: vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, pain/pressure, severe dizziness causing
vomiting
✓ ~:- Miniere's Disease
age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure
✓ ~:- presbycusis
hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______
✓ ~:- louder
a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a person c normal vision
sees @ 60m (200ft)
✓ ~:- legally blind
pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the while part
of the eye and inner eyelid
✓ ~:- conjunctivitis
~ 1 ~ for inquiry mail me @ supergrades12@gmail.com
, Best Grades | Must Pass | Latest Update | Correct Answers | 2024/2025
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
✓ ~:- age-related macular degeneration
The separation of the retina from its supporting tissue; may be cured with
surgical reattachment
✓ ~:- retinal detachment
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
✓ ~:- diabetic retinopathy
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
✓ ~:- glaucoma
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
~ 1 ~ for inquiry mail me @ supergrades12@gmail.com
, Best Grades | Must Pass | Latest Update | Correct Answers | 2024/2025
✓ ~:- cataracts
impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close objects
✓ ~:- presbyopia
white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
✓ ~:- blind cane
the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and characteristics of a person
✓ ~:- personality (frued)
the name of the personality development theory initiated by Sigmund fried
✓ ~:- psychoanalytic theory
awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to control
thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
✓ ~:- conscious
memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be recalled by the
person (freud)
~ 1 ~ for inquiry mail me @ supergrades12@gmail.com
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 Examify. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
