Chapter 37 - pt w/ challenges vocab

Question 1

A subset of developmental disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and skills needed for daily living.

Answer 1

Intellectual disability

Question 2

A complex condition in which a person has an excessive amount of body fat.

Answer 2

Obesity

Question 3

A group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement.

Answer 3

Cerebral palsy

Question 4

An opening through the skin and into an organ or other structure.

Answer 4

Stoma

Question 5

A plastic tube placed within the tracheostomy site (stoma).

Answer 5

Tracheostomy tube

Question 6

A surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) between the colon and the surface of the body.

Answer 6

Colostomy

Question 7

A group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and verbal and nonverbal communication.

Answer 7

Autism spectrum disorder

Question 8

A genetic chromosomal defect that can occur during fetal development and that results in intellectual impairment as well as certain physical characteristics, such as a round head with a flat occiput and slanted, wide-set eyes.

Answer 8

Down syndrome

Question 9

Tubes that drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body outside of the brain, such as the abdomen; lowers pressure in the brain.

Answer 9

Shunts

Question 10

A development defect in which a portion of the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even outside of the body, usually at the lower third of the spine in the lumbar area.

Answer 10

Spina bifida

Question 11

Hearing loss caused by a faulty transmission of sound waves.

Answer 11

Conductive hearing loss

Question 12

A surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) into the trachea; a stoma in the neck connects the trachea directly to the skin.

Answer 12

Tracheostomy

Question 13

A surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) between the small intestine and the surface of the body.

Answer 13

Ileostomy

Question 14

A permanent lack of hearing caused by a lesion or damage of the inner ear.

Answer 14

Sensorineural deafness

Question 15

A surgical procedure to create an opening (stoma) that connects the urinary system to the surface of the skin and allows urine to drain through the abdominal wall.

Answer 15

Urostomy

Question 16

Insufficient development of the brain, resulting in some level of dysfunction or impairment.

Answer 16

Developmental disability