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________ __________ is an increase of fluid in the
inner ear, causing pressure in the middle ear.
Ménière’s Disease
Apraxia of speech is when someone stutters constantly.
False. It is when a person cannot control lip, jaw, or tongue movements.
List 1 symptom of Ménière’s Disease (an increase of fluid in the inner ear, causing pressure in the middle ear.)
Vertigo (dizziness)
Tinnitus
Hearing loss
Pain or pressure in the affected ear
Severe dizziness may cause nausea and
vomiting
Presbycusis. What age does it occur?
is the gradual hearing loss associated with aging.
Over 50.
________ _________ is the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 and older in North america
Macular Degeneration
Ménière’s disorder is the constant ringing in one's ear
False. Otosclerosis is the ear disorder.
Name an item that can help improve ones vision issues
contact lenses, eyeglasses, cataracts
Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
In this eye disorder, light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down. Central vision in the affected eye gradually becomes blurry. As it gets worse, a blurred spot is seen in the center of the eye. What is this eye disorder called
The ear is needed for hearing and _________
balance.
apraxia is a muscle disease
False. It is a neurological disorder.
Apraxia is when you cannot use speech muscles to correctly say desired sounds and words
Two signs of hearing impairment.
Speaking too loudly
Leaning forward to hear
Turning and cupping the
unaffected ear toward the
speaker
Responding inappropriately
Asking for words to be repeated
Braiile
Clients may avoid ______ situations with family due to language and speech disorders
You can walk up to any service dog and offer them a treat.
False. They are considered 'on duty' and may act territorial towards their owner.
Receptive aphasia
Expressive aphasia
Global aphasia is when people have both expressive and receptive aphasia.
The total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language; parts of the brain responsible for language are damaged.
___ media is infection of the middle ear.
Otitis
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes pressure within the eye, which damages the optic nerve
true.
If a Client has glaucoma how would they see?
They cannot see to the side.
A clouding of the lens in the eye—prevents light from entering the eye
Dysarthria is when you have difficulty speaking clearly, because of weakness or paralysis in the muscles used for speech
True.
Dry macular degeneration is a long-lasting eye disorder that causes blurred vision or a blind spot in the central vision.
False. This is WET macular degeneration (make sure you understand the difference in vision)
What does Dysarthria cause
slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand. Common ca
Presbycusis
The gradual inability to focus on close objects