PSW NACC Review 1 Questions And
Answers Well Illustrated 2024-2025.
hearing, balance - correct answer. the ear is needed for _____ & ______
otitis media - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. ringing in the ears
Miniere's Disease - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure
louder - correct answer. hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise
_______
legally blind - correct answer. a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what
a person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
conjunctivitis - correct answer. pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that
covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid
age-related macular degeneration - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. The separation of the retina from its supporting
tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment
diabetic retinopathy - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on
close objects
blind cane - correct answer. white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
personality (frued) - correct answer. the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and
characteristics of a person
psychoanalytic theory - correct answer. the name of the personality development
theory initiated by Sigmund fried
conscious - correct answer. awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able
to control thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
subconscious - correct answer. memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be
recalled by the person (freud)
unconscious - correct answer. experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered
(freud)
id - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. whatever it takes method for working with ABIs
Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - correct answer. Neurologic assessment of a patient's
best verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
mental health disorder - correct answer. A disturbance in a person's ability to cope
with or adjust to stress
mental health - correct answer. a state of mind in which a person copes in socially
acceptable ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood nurturing, and life
circumstances.
anxiety - correct answer. _______ disorders are the most common mental health
disorders
DSM-5 - correct answer. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition--published by the American Psychiatric Association to classify mental health
disorders
psychiatrist - correct answer. physician who specializes in mental health disorders and
who CAN prescribe medications for Rx
psychologist - correct answer. HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO
NOT prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
psychotherapy - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. the shame/social disgrace associated with a particular
circumstance, quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
culture - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. population most at risk for ABIs
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - correct answer. 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 - correct answer. a mental state in which a persons perceptions of reality is
impaired
