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Sensory Perception Flashcards (Brayden’s Flashcards, Reformatted)

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Hearing changes begin at the age of-

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30

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Olfactory changes begin at the age of-

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50

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At 60 years old you may have issues with-

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Balance, Coordination, Spatial Orientation, or Tactile Changes

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Carpal Tunnel is an-

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Occupational Deficit

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How can you know if a sensory deficit has improved?

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Only the pt can tell you if it’s improved or not

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The ability to receive and interpret sensory impressions through our senses and movement or position =

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Sensory Perception

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Cranial Nerve I =

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Olfactory

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The Olfactory Cranial Nerve is used for-

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Smell

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Cranial Nerve II =

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Optic

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How should you assess Cranial Nerve II?

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Visual Acuity + Visual Fields

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Cranial Nerve VII=

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Facial

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How do you test the Cranial Nerve VII?

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Taste salt or sweet on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue

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How do you assess for Cranial Nerve VIII

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Assess for hearing imbalance

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Cranial Nerve IX =

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Glossopharyngeal Nerve

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How do you assess the IX Cranial Nerve?

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Assess the taste of sour or bitter on the posterior one-third of the tongue

Assess speech

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How do you assess vision?

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Snellen Chart (For Acuity)
Cardinal Gazes
PERLLA

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How many Cardinal Gazes are there?

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6

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How is hearing assessed?

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Talk in normal tone and observe

Cover one ear and whisper into the other if hearing loss is suspected

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What does Tactical mean?

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Touch

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The ability to know where the parts of your body are and how they are moving =

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Kinesthesia

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This is a type of massage therapy that involves stroking a baby with moderate pressure and moving their joints =

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Tactile-Kinesthetic Stimulation

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What is assessed during a Tactical Assessment?

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Touch
Tactical Discrimination
Kinesthetic Stimulation

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How is smelling assessed?

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Putting scents under the pt’s nose

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How is taste assessed?

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Ask the pt to taste different foods

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This is when you receive internal or external stimuli that activates a nerve receptor =
Sensory Reception
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What does Gustatory mean?
Taste
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What are External Stimuli?
Visual Auditory Olfactory Tactile Gustatory
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Kinesthetic stimuli is an example of-
Internal Stimuli
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What is Proprioception?
Your ability to sense movement, action, and location + Your ability to know how your body is positioned + Your spatial awareness
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This is a sense that allows a person to recognize the size, shape, and texture of an object =
Stereognosis
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What is the Occipital Lobe’s responsibility?
Vision
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What is the Temporal Lobe’s responsibility?
Hearing & Smelling Short-Term Memory
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What is the Parietal Lobe’s responsibility?
Touch Pressure Taste Pain Hot & Cold Proprioception
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What is the Frontal Lobe’s responsibility?
Speech Thinking Memory
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What will occur if your Occipital Lobe becomes damaged?
Visual Hallucinations and other problems will occur
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What will occur if your Parietal Lobe becomes damaged?
Can’t interpret body space, read, multi-task, differentiate between left and right Trouble recognizing own body and people
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Computer Vision Syndrome =
A technology-related health condition that affects eyesight
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The lens of your eye becomes less elastic whenever you have-
Presbyopia
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Glaucoma is caused by-
Increased Intra-Ocular Pressure
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Diabetic Retinopathy can cause blood to-
Leak into the posterior segment of the eyeball
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Macular degeneration is when the -
Center part of your retina loses the ability to function properly
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20/40 Vision is an example of-
Myopia
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20/10 Vision is an example of-
Hyperopnia
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If you are legally blind, then what is your vision like?
20/200
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What cause’s Presbycusis to occur as you get older?
Hair cells in ear deteriorate and sounds become distorted
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Whenever you have Presbycusis, it is difficult to detect what kind’s of sounds?
High-Pitched Sounds
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What is Tinnitus caused by?
Damaged nerve endings in the ear
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Hat do you call an excessive accumulation of ear wax in the ear canal?
Impacted Cerumen
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This is what you’d call a middle ear infection =
Middle Ear Infection
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What is Deafness?
He loss of the ability to hear
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What are some causes of impaired taste and smell?
Covid Smoking Meds Common Cold
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What can an impaired Tactical and Kinesthetic sensation leave you at risk for?
Falls + Coordination Problems
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Define Sensory Deprivation =
Reduced Sensory Input Elimination of meaning from input Restrictive Environments (Boredom / Monotony)
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The symptoms of Sensory Deprivation are similar to-
F&E Imbalances Psychological Illness Influence of Psychotropic Drugs
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List some safety concerns for a home environment:
Throw Rugs Unclear Pathways Unlit Stair Wells No Paint at the end of Steps
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The elderly should use what to read if appropriate?
A Magnifying Glass
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What are the nursing actions for Vision Loss?
Call by name prior to entering the room Identify yourself Stay in patient's visual field Explain interventions prior to touching patient Inform patient of departure Make sure a radio, TV, CD player, or audio player is available Describe food tray arrangement
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What are the nursing actions for Hearing Loss?
Sit & face the patient Do not cover your mouth Encourage hearing aids Speak slow & clear Use brief sentences Minimize background noise Interpreter if needed Do not shout
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What are the nursing actions for Aphasia?
Greet patient & call them by name Only one person to speak at a time Clear, slow communication Do not shout Check for comprehension Allow time for patient to respond
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The MMR is an immunization that prevents from-
Hearing Loss
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Define Sensory Overload =
Input exceeds normal tolerance; prevents meaningful responses by the brain
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A pt is at risk for sensory overload if they are-
In Pain, Anxious, or surrounded by too much external stimuli
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What are the clinical manifestations of sensory overload?
Irritability Anxiety Restlessness Muscle Tension Reduced Problem-Solving Skills Scattered Attention Loss of Concentration Forgetfulness
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What are the factors influencing sensory function?
Age Meaningful Stimuli Amount of Stimuli Social Interaction Environmental Factors Cultural Factors
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When do hearing changes begin?
At the age of 30
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When do olfactory changes begin?
At the age of 50
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What may occur after the age of 60?
Balance Issues Coordination Issues Spatial Orientation Issues Tactical Changes (Excessive stimuli can lead to sensory overload)
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Isolation from one’s family can lead to-
Depression + Loneliness
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What people are at risk for sensory dysfunction?
The Elderly People in Confined Environments (Nursing Home, Wheelchair, etc.) Acutely Ill pt’s
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What are some Primary Prevention Measures?
Stimulate all senses with age-appropriate tasks Protect from hearing & vision injury Immunizations to prevent hearing loss (MMR)
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What are some Secondary Prevention Measures?
Early Detective Devices Assistive Devices Modify Environment for Safety + Optimum use of Senses
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What are some Tertiary Prevention Measures?
Control chronic disease that impacts sensory function
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What are the nursing actions for pt’s with sensory impairments?
Health promotion Prevention measures Use of assistive devices Promote stimulation Safe environments Communication alterations Orient to environment Restorative care

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