Chapter 38

Question 0

Abnormal neurological condition in which language function is defective or absent

Answer 0

Aphasia

Question 1

Insufficient or monotonous stimuli

Answer 1

Sensory deprivation

Question 2

An acute confusional state which is potentially reversible and is often due to a physical cause

Answer 2

Delirium

Question 3

Generalized impairment of intellectual functioning that interferes with social and occupational functioning

Answer 3

Dementia

Question 4

Ringing in one or both ears

Answer 4

Tinnitus

Question 5

Pertaining to the sense of taste

Answer 5

Gustatory

Question 6

Pertaining to the sense of smell

Answer 6

Olfactory

Question 7

Having a harmful effect on the eighth cranial nerve (auditory) nerve or the organs of hearing and balance

Answer 7

Ototoxic

Question 8

Persons’ mental image or concept of elements in their environment including info gained through the senses

Answer 8

Perception

Question 9

Hearing loss associated with aging. It usually involves both a loss of hearing sensitivity and a reduction in the clarity of the speech

Answer 9

Presbycusis

Question 10

Gradual decline in ability of the lens to accommodate or to focus on close objects.

Answer 10

Presbyopia