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