ncm 102 midterm

• What is the focus of medically focused models of disability?

  They view disability as needing intervention.
• How do socially focused models view disability?

  They see social response as the source of challenges.
• What do morally focused models attribute to disability?

  They attribute responsibility to individual choices.
• What is the definition of disability?

  Interaction between health condition and factors.
• What are sensory disabilities?

  Impairments in one or more of the five senses.
• What is hearing impairment?

  Loss or reduction in sensitivity to sound.
• What is conductive hearing loss?

  Usually correctable, affects faint noise perception.
• What is sensorineural hearing loss?

  Permanent loss caused by cochlea damage.
• What is mixed hearing loss?

  Combination of conductive and sensorineural loss.
• Which communication method uses an ASL interpreter?

  Sign language
• What is lip reading?

  Observing mouth movements and facial expressions.
• Why are written materials important for communication?

  They reliably communicate critical information.
• What should nurses do when communicating with hearing-impaired patients?

  Maintain good lighting on the face.
• What is visual impairment?

  Ranges from partial vision loss to blindness.
• What is cataract?

  Clouding of the eye's lens.
• What is macular degeneration?

  Damage to the central part of the retina.
• What is glaucoma?

  Increased pressure in the eye.
• What is diabetic retinopathy?

  Damage to retinal blood vessels due to diabetes.
• What are key nursing interventions for visual impairment?

  Use enlarged fonts and high-contrast materials.
• What are learning disabilities?

  Disorders affecting language, reading, writing, or math.
• What is dyslexia?

  Difficulty reading, decoding, or comprehending.
• What is dyscalculia?

  Difficulty understanding numerical concepts or calculations.
• What are developmental disabilities?

  Growth issues during childhood affecting development.
• What is ADHD?

  Inattention, disorganization, and hyperactivity.
• What are the three forms of ADHD?

  Inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, combined.
• What are key nursing interventions for learning disabilities?

  Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement.
• What are intellectual disabilities?

  Developmental disorders with various causes.
• What is Down syndrome?

  Extra chromosome 21.
• What is Fragile X syndrome?

  Genetic disorder causing developmental issues.
• What is autism spectrum disorder?

  Impaired communication and social interaction.
• What are physical disabilities?

  Conditions affecting mobility and physical function.
• What are the treatment stages for physical disabilities?

  Acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care.
• What are memory disorders?

  Disorders affecting memory processing and recall.
• What is Alzheimer's disease?

  Progressive memory and cognitive decline.
• What is multiple sclerosis?

  Autoimmune attack on the central nervous system.
• What is Parkinson's disease?

  Movement disorder caused by reduced dopamine.
• What is a brain tumor?

  Can be malignant or benign affecting brain function.
• What are communication disorders?

  Affects the ability to send and receive messages.
• What is aphasia?

  Language production or comprehension issues.
• What is global aphasia?

  Damage to the left side of the brain.