Chapter 22 terms

Question 1

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Answer 1

a condition in which the macula degenerates gradually causing central vision loss

Question 2

agitated

Answer 2

state of being excited, restless, or troubled

Question 3

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 3

a progressive and incurable disease that causes proteins to build up in and around the nerve cell

Question 4

bipolar disorder

Answer 4

a type of mental health disorder that causes a person to have mood swings and changes in energy levels and the ability to function

Question 5

brain

Answer 5

the part of the nervous system housed in the skull that is responsible for motor activities, memory thought, speech, and intelligence
Also regulates vital functions

Question 6

cataract

Answer 6

a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision loss

Question 7

catastrophic reaction

Answer 7

reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way

Question 8

central nervous system

Answer 8

part of the nervous system made up of the brain and the spinal cord

Question 9

cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Answer 9

a condition caused when the blood supply to the brain is cut off suddenly by a clot or a ruptured blood vessel; also called a stroke

Question 10

cognition

Answer 10

the ability to think clearly and logically

Question 11

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Answer 11

a type of psychotherapy that is usually short-term and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior

Question 12

delusion

Answer 12

a belief in something that is not true or is out of touch with reality

Question 13

dementia

Answer 13

a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating

Question 14

disruptive behavior

Answer 14

any behavior that disturbs others

Question 15

elope

Answer 15

in medicine, when a person with alzheimer’s wanders away from protected area and does not return.

Question 16

epilepsy

Answer 16

a disorder that causes recurring seizures

Question 17

glaucoma

Answer 17

a condition in which the pressure in the eye increases, damaging the optic nerve and causing blindness

Question 18

hemianopsia

Answer 18

loss of vision in one half of the visual field, due to CVA, tumor, or trauma

Question 19

intervention

Answer 19

a way to improve of change an action or development

Question 20

meniere’s disease

Answer 20

a disorder of the inner ear caused by a buildup of fluid, which causes vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and pain or pressure

Question 21

multiple sclerosis (MS)

Answer 21

a progressive disease in which the protective covering of the nerves, spinal cord, and white matter of the brain breaks down over time

Question 22

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Answer 22

a type of mental health disorder by intrusive, repetitive thoughts, or behaviors that cause anxiety or stress

Question 23

otitis media

Answer 23

an infection in the middle ear that causes pain, pressure, fever, and reduced ability to hear

Question 24

paraplegia

Answer 24

the loss of function of the lower body and legs

Question 25

Parkinsons disease

Answer 25

a progressive disease that causes a portion of the brain to degenerate causes rigid muscles, shuffling gait, pill-rolling; mask-like face, and tremors

Question 26

peripheral nervous system

Answer 26

part of the nervous system made up of nerves that extend throughout the body and connect to the spinal cord

Question 27

perseveration

Answer 27

the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions

Question 28

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Answer 28

a type of mental health disorder caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event

Question 29

progressive

Answer 29

something that continually gets worse or deteriorates

Question 30

psychotherapy

Answer 30

a method of treating mental health disorders that involved talking about one's problems with mental health professionals

Question 31

quadriplegia

Answer 31

the loss of function of the legs, trunk, and arms

Question 32

reminiscence therapy

Answer 32

type of therapy that encourages people with Alzheimer's disease to remember and talk about the past

Question 33

schizophrenia

Answer 33

a type of mental health disorder that may involve acute episodes; affects a person's ability to think, communicate, make decisions, and understand reality

Question 34

spinal cord

Answer 34

the part of the nervous system inside the vertebral canal that conducts messages between the brain and the body

Question 35

sundowning

Answer 35

a condition in which a person becomes restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night

Question 36

validation therapy

Answer 36

a type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer's disease believe they are living in the past or imaginary circumstances