CH 44 For Q2

Question 1

Sensory ____________ is the condition that results when a person experiences so much sensory stimuli that the brain is unable to either respond meaningfully or ignore the stimuli.

Answer 1

overload

Question 2

The loss of high frequency, sensorineural hearing is called _____________, which has a gradual onset, is progressive, and is bilateral.

Answer 2

presbycusis

Question 3

Diabetic __________ refers to end-organ damage to the peripheral nerves from microvascular changes that occur with diabetes.

Answer 3

neuropathy

Question 4

T/F: Sensory deprivation is the condition that results when a person experiences so much sensory stimuli that the brain is unable to either respond meaningfully or ignore the stimuli.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The most common cause of legal blindness in the older adult is macular degeneration.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

T/F: The conscious state of dementia refers to disorientation, confusion, hallucinations, and agitation alternating with other conscious states.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

The term ______________ is used to describe the sense, usually at a subconscious level, of the movements and position of the body—especially its limbs—independent of vision.

Answer 7

proprioception

Question 8

Sensory _____________ is the process of obtaining data about the internal or external environment through the senses.

Answer 8

reception

Question 9

T/F: A person in the unconscious state of stupor can be aroused by extreme and/or repeated stimuli.

Answer 9

True