PSW NACC Review #1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And CORRECT Answers
0 view 0 purchase
Course
PSW
Institution
PSW
PSW NACC Review #1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions And CORRECT Answers
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 t...
PSW NACC Review #1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions And CORRECT Answers
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
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 MGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
