PSW NACC REVIEW 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
the ear is needed for _____ & ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-otosclerosis
ringing in the ears - CORRECT ANSWER-tinnitus
increased fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the middle ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus,
hearing loss, pain/pressure, severe dizziness causing vomiting - CORRECT ANSWER-Miniere's Disease
age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure - CORRECT ANSWER-presbycusis
hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______ - CORRECT ANSWER-louder
a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft) -
CORRECT ANSWER-legally blind
pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid -
CORRECT ANSWER-conjunctivitis
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-age-
related macular degeneration
PSW NACC Review 1 questions with correct answers
,The separation of the retina from its supporting tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment -
CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT
ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-cataracts
impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close objects - CORRECT ANSWER-presbyopia
white can with red tip used by people with vision loss - CORRECT ANSWER-blind cane
the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and characteristics of a person - CORRECT ANSWER-personality
(frued)
the name of the personality development theory initiated by Sigmund fried - CORRECT ANSWER-
psychoanalytic theory
awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to control thoughts/behaviours (Freud) -
CORRECT ANSWER-conscious
memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be recalled by the person (freud) - CORRECT
ANSWER-subconscious
experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered (freud) - CORRECT ANSWER-unconscious
PSW NACC Review 1 questions with correct 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-id
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) -
CORRECT ANSWER-ego
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-superego
whatever it takes method for working with ABIs - CORRECT ANSWER-WHIT method
Neurologic assessment of a patient's best verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for
ABI pt's - CORRECT ANSWER-Glascow Coma Scale (GCS)
A disturbance in a person's ability to cope with or adjust to stress - CORRECT ANSWER-mental health
disorder
a state of mind in which a person copes in socially acceptable ways; influenced by inherited
characteristics, childhood nurturing, and life circumstances. - CORRECT ANSWER-mental health
_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-anxiety
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition--published by the American
Psychiatric Association to classify mental health disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-DSM-5
physician who specializes in mental health disorders and who CAN prescribe medications for Rx -
CORRECT ANSWER-psychiatrist
HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO NOT prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
- CORRECT ANSWER-psychologist
PSW NACC Review 1 questions with correct answers
ANSWERS
the ear is needed for _____ & ______ - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-otosclerosis
ringing in the ears - CORRECT ANSWER-tinnitus
increased fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the middle ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus,
hearing loss, pain/pressure, severe dizziness causing vomiting - CORRECT ANSWER-Miniere's Disease
age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no cure - CORRECT ANSWER-presbycusis
hearing aids make all sounds, even background noise _______ - CORRECT ANSWER-louder
a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m (20ft) what a person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft) -
CORRECT ANSWER-legally blind
pink eye; an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid -
CORRECT ANSWER-conjunctivitis
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-age-
related macular degeneration
PSW NACC Review 1 questions with correct answers
,The separation of the retina from its supporting tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment -
CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT
ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-cataracts
impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to focus on close objects - CORRECT ANSWER-presbyopia
white can with red tip used by people with vision loss - CORRECT ANSWER-blind cane
the set of attitudes, values, behaviours, and characteristics of a person - CORRECT ANSWER-personality
(frued)
the name of the personality development theory initiated by Sigmund fried - CORRECT ANSWER-
psychoanalytic theory
awareness of surroundings, what is happening, and able to control thoughts/behaviours (Freud) -
CORRECT ANSWER-conscious
memories, past experiences, and thoughts that can be recalled by the person (freud) - CORRECT
ANSWER-subconscious
experiences and feelings that cannot be remembered (freud) - CORRECT ANSWER-unconscious
PSW NACC Review 1 questions with correct 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-id
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) -
CORRECT ANSWER-ego
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-superego
whatever it takes method for working with ABIs - CORRECT ANSWER-WHIT method
Neurologic assessment of a patient's best verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for
ABI pt's - CORRECT ANSWER-Glascow Coma Scale (GCS)
A disturbance in a person's ability to cope with or adjust to stress - CORRECT ANSWER-mental health
disorder
a state of mind in which a person copes in socially acceptable ways; influenced by inherited
characteristics, childhood nurturing, and life circumstances. - CORRECT ANSWER-mental health
_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-anxiety
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition--published by the American
Psychiatric Association to classify mental health disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-DSM-5
physician who specializes in mental health disorders and who CAN prescribe medications for Rx -
CORRECT ANSWER-psychiatrist
HCP educated in Rx for mental health disorders but DO NOT prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
- CORRECT ANSWER-psychologist
PSW NACC Review 1 questions with correct answers
