cognitive and sensory power point Flashcards

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cognition is

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knowing influenced by awareness and jedgement

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2
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sensation is

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a feeling withing or outside the body

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3
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perception is

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the way the brain perceives information

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4
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reticular activating system is

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the area of the brain that controls alertness and attention

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5
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sensory adaptation is

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the brains process of filtering impulses by priority during times of alertness

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6
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tactile receptors include

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general senses of touch

pressure

tempreature

pain

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special senses are

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smell

taste

hearing

equilibrium

vision

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8
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aging affect/ and what it causes

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decreased neurons

gradual decline in the ability to interpret sensory stimuli

response time is slower

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9
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cognitive alteration include

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delirium

demetia

depression

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delirium signs and symptoms

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fluctuating awareness

impairment of memory

disorganized thinking

hallucinations

disturbance of sleep-wake cycles

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11
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dementia causes what

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decline in cognitive abilities

Alzheimer disease

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depression signs and symptoms

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loss of intrest

sadness for exteded period of time

decreased self esteem

inomnia or too much sleep

changes in eating pattrens

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brain injuries and illnesses include

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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

meningitis

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14
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA) could cause

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aphasia

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15
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tactile deficit cause

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peripheral neuropathy

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16
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smell deficit cause

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insomnia

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17
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taste deficit cause

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decreased gustatory cells

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18
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hearing deficit cause

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conductive hearing loss

sensorineural hearing loss

prebycusis

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19
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equilibrium deficit cause

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motion sickness

Meniere’s disease

20
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vision deficit cause

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myopia

presbyopia

cataracts

glaucoma

diabetic retinopathy

macular degeneration

21
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sensory deprevation is

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person who cant hear see feel respond to the environment

my feel socially isolated

22
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sensory overload is

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overabundance of stimuli

when the brain is overly stimulated it ceases to make sense of incoming stimuli

23
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sensory overload symptoms

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anxiety

attention deficit

confusion

24
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smoking, obesity, high cholesterol diet, high alcohol use causes

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hypertension and increase risk of stroke

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cocaine use causes
decreased sense of smell
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stress causes
hypertension
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metabolic syndrome causes
high risk for developing sensory deficits
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lack of sleep causes
impaired concentration bad judgement and mental abilities blurred vision decreased response to auditory stimuli
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enviromental toxins causes
damage to special sense organs
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loud noises causes
hearing loss
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excessive uv light causes
cataract development, visual impairment
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some medications alter
sensory and cognitive status
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sensory assessment physical part include
vital signs neurologic assessment CBC electrolytes blood glucose levels urinalysis and culture sensitivity testing
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effects of age, illness, stress, trauna on cognition and sensation
ability to communicate special senses ability to perform ADLs
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chronic confusion signs
alert and oriented to person only unable to express his needs repeats questions asked responds with unrelated comments wanders frequently
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impaired verbal communications signs and symptoms
alterations of central nevous sytem CVA inability to recognize words or understand question
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risk for social isolation
alterations in mental status demetia sad affect saying they feel so alone
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when caring for patient with cognitive alterations you should
Orient to person, place, and time​ Maintain a safe environment​ Keep communication clear and simple​ Provider reminders for or assistance with self-care​
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when caring for patient with tactile alterations
Test the temperature of bath water​ Monitor extremities frequently​ Turn and reposition patients who are unable to move in bed independently at least every 2 hours​ Keep sharp objects away from the affected area. ​
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when caring for patients with olfactory and gustatory alterations​
Encourage intake of a well-balanced diet ​ Serve highly aromatic foods ​ Remain diligent about oral hygiene​ Encourage patients to eat a variety of foods and enhance flavor with spices and herb
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when caring for patients with auditory alterations​
Encourage patients with hearing aids to use them in the hospital​ Keep hearing aid in working order and prevent loss​ Face the patient when speaking​ Speaking clearly and slowly without shouting​ Minimize background noise​ Use written instructions, if practical​ Use a sign language interpreter, as needed​ Use in-room technology to assist with communication​
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when caring for patients with equilibrium alterations​
Instruct patient to call for assistance when ambulating​ Keep a basin on the bedside stand for patients experiencing nausea or vomiting​ Keep the lights dim and minimize noise​ Keep the floor clear of obstacles​
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when caring for patients with visual alterations​
Orient patient to placement of items in the hospital room.​ Keep call light and assistive devices within reach​
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when caring for patients with sensory deprivation
Provide social interaction and tactile stimulation​
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when caring for patients with sensory overload​
Reduce sensory stimuli​