Trigger - sensory impair

Question 1

decreased functions of rods, cones or other neural elements results in what

Answer 1

decreased visual acuity

also a result of morphological change in the choroid, pigment epithelium or retina

Question 1

morphological change in the choroid, pigment epithelium or retina results in what

Answer 1

decreased visual acuity

also a result of decreased functions of rods, cones or other neural elements

Question 2

difficulty gazing upward and maintaining convergence suggests what

Answer 2

weak EOM

Question 3

loss of endothelial integrity and posterior surface pigmentation effects what type of function

Answer 3

corneal function

Question 4

difficulty seeing up close

Answer 4

presbyopia

Question 5

caused by nuclear sclerosis of the lens and atrophy of the ciliary muscle

Answer 5

presbyopia

Question 6

what 4 unexpected things is visual impairment assocaited with

Answer 6

1. social isolation
2. anxiety
3. depression
4. loss of independence

Question 7

what may cause a false dx of dementia and lead to depression and withdrawal from social settings

Answer 7

hearing los:(

Question 8

what are the sensory effects of aminoglycosides and macrolides

Answer 8

ototoxicity

Question 9

Hearing loss in older adults is usually of the sensorineural type

Answer 9

presbycusis

Question 10

great satisfaction is achieved with a hearing aid at what decible loss?

Answer 10

55-80 decibels.

only PARTIAL if >80dB

Question 11

eharing aids are specifically made for what specific hearing use

Answer 11

face-to-face conversation! patients expectations should be realistic

Question 12

who should middle ear implant devices and cochlear implants be considered in?

Answer 12

older adults with sensorineural hearing loss that cannot be corrected by hearing aids

Question 13

bypasses damaged portions of the ear to deliver sound signals to the hearing (auditory) nerve

Answer 13

cochlear implant MOA

Question 14

amplify sounds into the ear

Answer 14

hearing aids