Sensory Perception Lab Quiz

Professor Tenney is getting older and having a hard time reading small print. She is likely experiencing what condition?

• Myopia

• Cataracts

• Presbyopia

• Glaucoma

Answer explanation

Presbyopia is impairment of near vision due to loss of lens elasticity with aging.

Alterations in Sensory Perception cause clients to be at high risk of _________.

Answer explanation

Many answers are possible:

Injury

Falls

Sensory overload

Sensory deprivation

Isolation

Decreased independence

Self-care deficit

Decreased self-worth

Inadequate coping

This photo shows what problem with the eyes?

• Amblyopia

• Ptosis

• Nystagmus

• Strabismus

Answer explanation

Ptosis is the drooping of one eyelid. It may occur due to inflammation, stroke, neuromuscular disorder, or with come congential disorders.

What eye problem is shown in this photo?

• Entropian

• Extropion

• Conjunctivitis

• Exopthalmos

Answer explanation

Exopthalmos is abnormal widening of the eyelids that is often associated with hyperthyroidism.

Here you can see the sclera above and below the iris. Normally the eyelid covers these areas.

A tuning fork is used to assess a patient's hearing through which test(s)? Select all that apply.

• Weber test

• Snellen test

• Whisper test

• Rinne test

• Otoacoustic emmisions test

Answer explanation

The Weber and Rinne tests utilize a tuning fork to test bone conduction and air condution of sound during a hearing assessment

Impaired mobility can lead to other problems including (Select all that apply)

• Muscle atrophy

• Atelectasis

• Hyperemesis

• Pressure injuries

• Decreased gastrointestinal motility

Answer explanation

Impaired mobility can lead to muscle atrophy and many non-musculoskeletal problems, which could include

1. Atelectasis and pneumonia

2. Impaired tissue perfusion leading to pressure injuries

3. Decreased gastrointestinal motility leading to paralytic ileus

Ambulation is a term used to indicate what activity?

• Use of an ambulance service

• Any forward movement

• Walking with or without an assistive device

• Using a wheelchair

Answer explanation

Ambulation is the term used for walking. This may be with or without assistive devices such as a cane, walker, or crutches.

Range of motion is the measurement of movement around a _______.

Answer explanation

Range of motion is concerned with movement around a joint