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