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PSW NACC Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
hearing, balance - CORRECT ANSWER-the ear is needed for _____ & ______
otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER-infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are
causes; can cause permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the
middle ear that conduct sound
otosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-abnormal formation of a new bone in the
middle ear that gradually immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in
response to sound, causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by
tinnitus
tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER-ringing in the ears
Miniere's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-increased fluid in the inner ear, causing
pressure in the middle ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss,
pain/pressure, severe dizziness causing vomiting
presbycusis - CORRECT ANSWER-age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no
cure
louder - CORRECT ANSWER-hearing aids make all sounds, even background
noise _______
legally blind - CORRECT ANSWER-a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m
(20ft) what a person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER-pink eye; an inflammation of the clear
membrane that covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid
age-related macular degeneration - CORRECT ANSWER-a gradual disease that
blurs central vision and causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the
retina; central vision poor, but may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
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retinal detachment - CORRECT ANSWER-The separation of the retina from its
supporting tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment
diabetic retinopathy - CORRECT ANSWER-tiny blood vessels in the retina are
damaged; blood can leak from the vessels creating scar tissue that pulls the
retina away from the eye; complication of diabetes
glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER-eye disease that causes pressure within the eye,
which damages the optic nerve; peripheral vision is lost (TUNNEL VISION);
damage cannot be reversed but further damage can be controlled
cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER-a clouding of the lens in the eye; prevents light
from entering the eye ; symptoms include sensitivity to light/glares, cloudy,
blurry or dimmed vision ; surgery is only Rx
presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER-impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to
focus on close objects
blind cane - CORRECT ANSWER-white can with red tip used by people with
vision loss
personality (frued) - CORRECT ANSWER-the set of attitudes, values, behaviours,
and characteristics of a person
psychoanalytic theory - CORRECT ANSWER-the name of the personality
development theory initiated by Sigmund fried
conscious - CORRECT ANSWER-awareness of surroundings, what is happening,
and able to control thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
subconscious - CORRECT ANSWER-memories, past experiences, and thoughts
that can be recalled by the person (freud)
unconscious - CORRECT ANSWER-experiences and feelings that cannot be
remembered (freud)
id - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the person which actively seeks to fulfill
needs that must be met stat in the conscious level of awareness (hunger, warmth,
etc) (freud)
ego - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the person that deals with the reality of the
situation the person is in, including thoughts, feelings, common sense,
reasoning, and problem solving-- _____ decides what to do and when (freud)
superego - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the person that is concerned with
morals, and values; _____ judges what the ego thinks and does against a inner
feeling of right and wrong
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WHIT method - CORRECT ANSWER-whatever it takes method for working with
ABIs
Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurologic assessment of a
patient's best verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
mental health disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-A disturbance in a person's ability
to cope with or adjust to stress
mental health - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of mind in which a person copes in
socially acceptable ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood
nurturing, and life circumstances.
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ disorders are the most common mental
health disorders
DSM-5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fifth Edition--published by the American Psychiatric Association to
classify mental health disorders
psychiatrist - CORRECT ANSWER-physician who specializes in mental health
disorders and who CAN prescribe medications for Rx
psychologist - CORRECT ANSWER-HCP educated in Rx for mental health
disorders but DO NOT prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-a form of therapy in which a pt explores
thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with help and guidance from a mental health
specialist
Ex: psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, group therapy, family therapy
stigma - CORRECT ANSWER-the shame/social disgrace associated with a
particular circumstance, quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
culture - CORRECT ANSWER-not limited to ethnic background but can extend to
any group of interacting individuals who share similar learned characteristics
such as families, friends, or people with shared experiences
young adults - CORRECT ANSWER-population most at risk for ABIs
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-extremely complex
mental health disorders characterized by symptoms such as delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behaviours, and
reduced/daze emotional expressions
causes: biochemical imbalance/genetic
psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER-a mental state in which a persons perceptions of
reality is impaired
PSW NACC Exam Questions and
Answers A+ Graded (2025)
hearing, balance - CORRECT ANSWER-the ear is needed for _____ & ______
otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER-infection of the middle ear; viruses/bacteria are
causes; can cause permanent damage to the eardrum or damage the bones of the
middle ear that conduct sound
otosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-abnormal formation of a new bone in the
middle ear that gradually immobilizes the stapes and prevents it from vibrating in
response to sound, causing a progressive loss of hearing; accompanied by
tinnitus
tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER-ringing in the ears
Miniere's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-increased fluid in the inner ear, causing
pressure in the middle ear; symptoms include: vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss,
pain/pressure, severe dizziness causing vomiting
presbycusis - CORRECT ANSWER-age related hearing loss; occurs after 50; no
cure
louder - CORRECT ANSWER-hearing aids make all sounds, even background
noise _______
legally blind - CORRECT ANSWER-a person who is ______ ______ sees at 6m
(20ft) what a person c normal vision sees @ 60m (200ft)
conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER-pink eye; an inflammation of the clear
membrane that covers the while part of the eye and inner eyelid
age-related macular degeneration - CORRECT ANSWER-a gradual disease that
blurs central vision and causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the
retina; central vision poor, but may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
,user/BRAINSCAPE1
retinal detachment - CORRECT ANSWER-The separation of the retina from its
supporting tissue; may be cured with surgical reattachment
diabetic retinopathy - CORRECT ANSWER-tiny blood vessels in the retina are
damaged; blood can leak from the vessels creating scar tissue that pulls the
retina away from the eye; complication of diabetes
glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER-eye disease that causes pressure within the eye,
which damages the optic nerve; peripheral vision is lost (TUNNEL VISION);
damage cannot be reversed but further damage can be controlled
cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER-a clouding of the lens in the eye; prevents light
from entering the eye ; symptoms include sensitivity to light/glares, cloudy,
blurry or dimmed vision ; surgery is only Rx
presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER-impaired vision as a result of aging; inability to
focus on close objects
blind cane - CORRECT ANSWER-white can with red tip used by people with
vision loss
personality (frued) - CORRECT ANSWER-the set of attitudes, values, behaviours,
and characteristics of a person
psychoanalytic theory - CORRECT ANSWER-the name of the personality
development theory initiated by Sigmund fried
conscious - CORRECT ANSWER-awareness of surroundings, what is happening,
and able to control thoughts/behaviours (Freud)
subconscious - CORRECT ANSWER-memories, past experiences, and thoughts
that can be recalled by the person (freud)
unconscious - CORRECT ANSWER-experiences and feelings that cannot be
remembered (freud)
id - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the person which actively seeks to fulfill
needs that must be met stat in the conscious level of awareness (hunger, warmth,
etc) (freud)
ego - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the person that deals with the reality of the
situation the person is in, including thoughts, feelings, common sense,
reasoning, and problem solving-- _____ decides what to do and when (freud)
superego - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the person that is concerned with
morals, and values; _____ judges what the ego thinks and does against a inner
feeling of right and wrong
, user/BRAINSCAPE1
WHIT method - CORRECT ANSWER-whatever it takes method for working with
ABIs
Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurologic assessment of a
patient's best verbal response, eye opening, and motor function; used for ABI pt's
mental health disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-A disturbance in a person's ability
to cope with or adjust to stress
mental health - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of mind in which a person copes in
socially acceptable ways; influenced by inherited characteristics, childhood
nurturing, and life circumstances.
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ disorders are the most common mental
health disorders
DSM-5 - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fifth Edition--published by the American Psychiatric Association to
classify mental health disorders
psychiatrist - CORRECT ANSWER-physician who specializes in mental health
disorders and who CAN prescribe medications for Rx
psychologist - CORRECT ANSWER-HCP educated in Rx for mental health
disorders but DO NOT prescribe meds for Rx; aka psychotherapist
psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-a form of therapy in which a pt explores
thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with help and guidance from a mental health
specialist
Ex: psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, group therapy, family therapy
stigma - CORRECT ANSWER-the shame/social disgrace associated with a
particular circumstance, quality, or person; affects more MEN than women
culture - CORRECT ANSWER-not limited to ethnic background but can extend to
any group of interacting individuals who share similar learned characteristics
such as families, friends, or people with shared experiences
young adults - CORRECT ANSWER-population most at risk for ABIs
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-extremely complex
mental health disorders characterized by symptoms such as delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behaviours, and
reduced/daze emotional expressions
causes: biochemical imbalance/genetic
psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER-a mental state in which a persons perceptions of
reality is impaired
