PN2002 - Communications level 2 Test 2023
Cataracts - ANSWER clouding of the lens
Glaucoma - ANSWER increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the retina and optic
nerve with loss of vision
macular degeneration - ANSWER breakdown or thinning of the tissues in the macula, resulting in
partial or complete loss of central vision
presbycusis - ANSWER age related hearing loss
presbyopia - ANSWER impaired vision as a result of aging
aphasia - ANSWER inability to speak
expressive aphasia - ANSWER trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing
receptive aphasia - ANSWER inability to understand spoken or written words
global aphasia - ANSWER When both production and understanding of language is damaged
aging - ANSWER the combination of biological, psychological, and social processes that affect people
as they grow older
active aging - ANSWER the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security
in order to enhance quality of life as people age
integrity - ANSWER honesty, decency
Ego dispair - ANSWER loss, absence of hope
wisdom - ANSWER expert knowledge about the practical aspects of life
functional status - ANSWER Patient's ability to perform the activities of daily living.
Cataracts - ANSWER clouding of the lens
Glaucoma - ANSWER increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the retina and optic
nerve with loss of vision
macular degeneration - ANSWER breakdown or thinning of the tissues in the macula, resulting in
partial or complete loss of central vision
presbycusis - ANSWER age related hearing loss
presbyopia - ANSWER impaired vision as a result of aging
aphasia - ANSWER inability to speak
expressive aphasia - ANSWER trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing
receptive aphasia - ANSWER inability to understand spoken or written words
global aphasia - ANSWER When both production and understanding of language is damaged
aging - ANSWER the combination of biological, psychological, and social processes that affect people
as they grow older
active aging - ANSWER the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security
in order to enhance quality of life as people age
integrity - ANSWER honesty, decency
Ego dispair - ANSWER loss, absence of hope
wisdom - ANSWER expert knowledge about the practical aspects of life
functional status - ANSWER Patient's ability to perform the activities of daily living.
