Sensory Impairment

Question 1

what is sensory impairment

Answer 1

when or or more of a persons senses is no longer normal

Question 2

what are the key care needs for someone with a sensory impairment

Answer 2

communication
accessing services
mobility
accessibility and isolation
rehabilitation

Question 3

what are the leading causes of vision impairment

Answer 3

uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts

Question 4

how do inequalities relate to vision problems

Answer 4

people with lower income have more chance of sight loss as they cannot get to the optometrist

Question 5

what are the 2 groups of vision impairment

Answer 5

distance vision impairment and near vision impairment

Question 6

what is a cataract

Answer 6

clouding of the lens of the eye which prevents clear vision

Question 7

when can cataracts develop

Answer 7

after eye injuries/inflammation/other eye diseases

Question 8

who does age related macular degeneration affect

Answer 8

older people

Question 9

what does wet age related macular degeneration do

Answer 9

causes severe sight loss in a matter of months

Question 10

what is dry age related macular degeneration

Answer 10

bilateral condition and gradual loss of vision

Question 11

what is glaucoma

Answer 11

fluid built up in front part of eye which increases eye pressure

Question 12

what is diabetic retinopathy

Answer 12

result of vascular changes in retinal circulation

Question 13

what are the risk factors for diabetic retinopathy

Answer 13

duration of diabetes
level of glycaemia
presence of high blood pressure
insulin dependence
pregnancy

Question 14

what is haemaniopia

Answer 14

blindness in one half of visual field

Question 15

how do you prevent vision problems

Answer 15

regular eye exams
protection from sun
protective eye wear at work
seeking treatment
stop smoking
eating healthy

Question 16

what are some of the difficulties that visually impaired people experience

Answer 16

not being able to access printed material
difficulty in accessing the internet/electronic devices
difficulty in getting to destinations and around the build environment
accessing unfamiliar buildings and environments
lack of awareness of others as to how to help

Question 17

name some ways to maximise communication with visually impaired people

Answer 17

identify yourself
use names to identify others
keep person informed of movements
tell them what you are doing before doing it
no non-verbal communication
provide alternate formats of information

Question 18

what can hearing be affected by

Answer 18

disease
disorder
injury

Question 19

what is the functional impact of hearing loss

Answer 19

ability to communicate with others
spoken language development is often delayed
adverse effect on academic performance of children
increased rates of grade failure and greater need for education assistance
access to suitable accommodations

Question 20

what is the social and emotional impact of hearing loss

Answer 20

loneliness
isolation
frustration

Question 21

what are some congenital causes of hearing loss

Answer 21

maternal rubella
low birth weight
birth asphyxia
drug use during pregnancy
jaundice in neonatal period

Question 22

what are some acquired causes of hearing loss

Answer 22

infectious diseases
chronic ear infections
otitis media
medicines
injuries

Question 23

how do you maximise communication with a hearing impaired person

Answer 23

ask if they want to use loop system
establish preferred communication
book BSL interpreters
face person
clear speech
finger spelling
write things down
reduce background noise