Balance, Proprioception & Vestibular
Vertigo is commonly associated to problems with:
Balance
A CNA notices a patient sways when reaching for objects. What is the safest intervention?
Move the object closer
Which part of the ear converts sound waves into nerve signals?
Cochlea
Smell impairment can affect taste because:
Smell contributes to flavor perception
What can a CNA do to help reduce sensory overload?
Reduce environmental stimuli and provide a calm environment
Which of the following can result in impaired balance and coordination?
A. Stroke
B. Asthma
C. Hypertension
A. Stroke
A patient appears unsteady while walking to the dining room. What should the CNA do first?
Offer a wheelchair or assist with a gait belt
What is a common cause of low vision in older adults?
Cataracts
Loss of smell is called:
Anosmia
Sensory overload occurs when:
The brain receives more stimuli than it can process
A patient with impaired vestibular function may:
Experience unsteady gait
A patient complains of dizziness when standing up. What action should the CNA take?
Assist the patient to rise slowly and support them
Glaucoma primarily affects which part of the eye?
Optic nerve
Which of the following can cause taste impairment?
Upper respiratory infections
Numbness or tingling in the extremities is called:
Paresthesia
Proprioception refers to:
Body position awareness
While helping a patient with balance issues, the CNA notices the patient leans to one side frequently. What is the best response?
Stand close and guide the patient
Age-related hearing loss is called:
Presbycusis
Loss of taste is called:
Ageusia
A common cause of peripheral neuropathy is:
Diabetes
Which part of the body is primarily responsible for balance?
Cerebellum
What activity may help improve a patient’s proprioception under supervision?
Heel-to-toe walking
Age-related macular degeneration affects:
Central vision
Which nutrient deficiency can sometimes affect taste perception?
Zinc
Loss of sensation in the hands or feet is called:
Peripheral neuropathy