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How does sensory overload occur? Correct Ans-Sensory overload develops when either
environmental or internal stimuli—or a combination of both—exceed a higher level that the
client's sensory system can effectively process. It can also occur in clients who, because of
neurological or psychiatric disorders, are unable to adapt to continuing, nonmeaningful
stimuli.
Identify five signs of sensory overload. Correct Ans-Answers may include any of the
following manifestations of sensory overload:
● Irritability
● Confusion
● Reduced attention span
● Decreased problem-solving ability
● Drowsiness (due to insomnia)
● Muscle tension
● Anxiety
● Inability to concentrate
● Decreased ability to perform tasks
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● Restlessness
● Disorientation
Note: Some clinical manifestations of sensory overload overlap with those of sensory
deprivation.
Discuss the difference between myopia and hyperopia. Correct Ans-Myopia and hyperopia
have the following differences:
● Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the ability to see close objects well but not distant objects.
● Hyperopia, or farsightedness, implies that the eye sees distant objects well but not near
objects.
What is the difference between conduction deafness and nerve deafness? Correct Ans-
Conduction and nerve deafness have the following differences:
● Conduction deafness is caused by problems affecting any structure that transmits
vibrations. These structures are in the outer and middle ear.
● Nerve deafness is caused by damage to cranial nerve VIII or the receptors in the cochlea.
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Identify three factors that may impair the sense of taste. Correct Ans-Answers may include
any of the following factors that impair the sense of taste:
● Impaired smell
● Xerostomia
● Upper respiratory tract infections
● Smoking
● Vitamin B12 or zinc deficiency
● Injury to the mouth, nose, or head
● Medications
How is the sense of smell triggered? Correct Ans-The sense of smell is triggered when
chemoreceptors in the upper nasal cavities detect vaporized chemicals.
What areas of the body have the greatest number of tactile receptors? Correct Ans-The
hands and face have the greatest number of tactile receptors.
What type of health concerns may be generated by kinesthetic deficits? Correct Ans-
Kinesthetic deficits place the patient at risk for balance and coordination problems and falls.
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