Eyes
Are cataracts a normal process of aging?
Yes, everyone will develop cataracts if they live long enough.
You are at higher risk for going partially or completely deaf at age...
65
What are nerves?
Collections of axons that send electrical impulses to an from the central nervous system.
A resident is presenting with facial droop, slurred speech, and arm drift on their left side. Which side did the likely CV occur?
Right.
What is farsightedness?
The ability to see far objects more clearly than close objects.
What are the three bones in the ear called?
Stirrup, anvil, and hammer.
What does the brain and spinal cord create?
The central nervous system.
What is dementia?
An umbrella term for abnormal and severe loss of mental function, including memory.
This disease process is characterized by clouding of the pupil.
Cataracts.
What is the anatomical reason a healthy young person might go deaf?
The hairs in the inner ear are permanently bent due to continuous loud sounds.
A resident was struck by a car and can no longer move from their waist down. What condition do they have?
Paraplegia.
What is the difference between a delusion and a hallucination?
A delusion is believing something that's not real, a hallucination is experiencing something that is not real.
What is myopia?
Nearsightedness.
What do you use to clean hearing aids?
Using a cloth and a mild cleanser such as water.
Is it a normal aging process for the myelin layer of the nerves to break down?
No, this is often attributed to autoimmune diseases not aging.
In schizophrenia or bipolar, what is it called when someone believes themselves to be much more "great" than they actually are?
Delusion de grandeur
Describe the disease process of a glaucoma.
The intraocular pressure increases, damaging the optic nerve.
Describe the disease process of Meniere's Ear.
A buildup of fluid within the inner ear. Can be caused by infections, but the cause is mostly unclear.
What is neurofibromatosis?
How long can one "mood" last in bipolar disorder?
It can last up to several months.