36. Patients with Special Challenges Flashcards
a group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and verbal and nonverbal communication
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
a group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement
cerebral palsy
a surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) between the colon and the surface of the body
colostomy
hearing loss caused by a faulty transmission of sound waves
conductive hearing loss
insufficient development of the brain, resulting in some level of dysfunction or impairment
developmental disability
a genetic chromosomal defect that can occur during fetal development and that results in intellectual impairment as well as certain physical characteristics, such as a round head with a flat occiput and slanted, wide-set eyes
down syndrome
a surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) between the small intestine and the surface of the body
ileostomy
a complex condition in which a person has an excessive amount of body fat
obestiy
a permanent lack of hearing caused by a lesion or damage of the inner ear
sensorineural deafness
tubes that drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain to another part of the body outside the brain, such as the abdomen; lowers pressure in the brain
shunts
a development defect in which a portion of the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside the vertebrae and possibly even outside the body, usually at the lower third of the spine in the lumbar area
spina bifida
an opening through the skin and into an organ or other structure
stoma
a surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) into the trachea; a stoma in the neck connects the trachea directly to the skin
tracheostomy
a plastic tube placed within the tracheostomy site (stoma)
tracheostomy tube
a surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) which connects the urinary system to the surface of the skin and allows urine to drain through the abdominal wall
urostomy
