CNAChpt22April

A condition in which the macula degenerates, gradually causing central vision loss

The state of being excited, restless, or troubled

A progressive, degenerative, and irreversible disease that is a form of dementia; there is no cure

A type of depression that cases a person to have mood swings, changes in energy levels and the ability to function; also called manic depression

The part of the nervous system housed in the skull that is responsible for motor activity, memory, thought, speech, and intelligence, along with regulation of vital function, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing

Mental or physical exhaustion due to a prolonged period of stress and frustration

A condition in which the lens of an eye becomes cloudy, causing vision loss

Reacting to something in an unreasonable, exaggerated way

Part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord

A condition caused when the blood supply to the brain is cut off suddenly by a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel; also called a stroke

The ability to think clearly and logically

A head injury that occurs from a banging movement of the brain against the skull

A sudden state of severe confusion due to a change in the body; also called acute confusional state or acute brain syndrome

A belief in something that is not true, or is out of touch with reality

A serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating

Any behavior that disturbs others

The act of wandering away from the facility in which a resident with Alzheimer’s disease lives.

The ability to see distant objects more clearly than objects that are near; also called hyperopia

An anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, excessive worrying, and tension, even when there is no cause for these feelings

A condition in which the pressure in the eye increases, damaging the optic nerve and causing blindness

Seeing or hearing things that are not really there

A battery-operated device that amplified sound

Loss of vision on one-half of the visual field , due to CVA, tumor or trauma

Collecting and putting things away in a guarded way

A way to change an action or development

Term used to refer to a disease or condition that cannot be cured

Refers to the normal function of emotional and intellectual abilities

A disease that disrupts a person’s ability to function at a normal level in the family, home, or community

A progressive disease in which the protective covering for the nerves, spinal cord, and white matter of the brain breaks down over time; without this covering, nerves cannot send messages to and from the brain in a normal way

The ability to see objects that are near more clearly than distant objects; also called myopia

The basic nerve cell of the nervous system

A disorder characterized by repetitive behavior used to cope with anxiety

Walking back and forth in the same area

An anxiety disorder that causes repeated episodes of intense fear for no known reason

A form of mental illness characterized by hallucinations
and delusions

A loss of function of lower body and legs

A progressive disease that causes a portion of the brain to degenerate; causes rigid muscles, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, mask-like face, and tremors

Part of the nervous system made up of the nerves that extend throughout the body and connect to the spinal cord

The repetition of word, phrases, questions, or actions

Taking things that belong to someone else; not considered stealing

Anxiety-related disorder caused by a traumatic experience

Loss of function of legs, trunk, and arms

Something that continually gets worse and deteriorates

Type of therapy that uses calendars, clocks, signs, and lists to help people with Alzheimer’s disease remember who and where they are

Type of therapy that encourages people with Alzheimer’s disease to remember and talk about their past

Type of therapy that promotes self-esteem, self-awareness, and socialization in groups for people with Alzheimer’s disease

Going through items that belong to other people

A form of chronic mental illness that may have acute episodes; affects a person’s ability to think, communicate, make decisions, and understand reality

A disorder in which a person has excessive anxiety about social situation; also called social phobia

A disorder in which a person has excessive anxiety about social situations; also called social phobia

The part of the nervous system inside the vertebral canal that conducts messages between the brain and the body and controls spinal reflexes

The use of legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful to oneself or others

A condition in which a person gets restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night

A situation that leads to agitation

Giving value to or approving

A type of therapy that lets people with Alzheimer’s disease believe they are living in the past or in imaginary circumstances

Work to describe actions that include attacking, hitting, or threatening someone

Walking around a facility without any known goal or purpose

The physical and mental symptoms caused by ceasing to use a particular addictive substance