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| Process of receiving stimuli or data |
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| conscious organization and translation of data into meaningful information |
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| Name the four aspects must be present in the sensory process |
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Stimulus, receptor, impulse conduction, perception
(fire) we have heat and we can feel it in our fingertips- impulse is translated to brain and we realize it's hot. |
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| What are the arousal mechanisms? |
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| Reticular Activity system (excitatory, inhibitory) & sensoristasis (a state of optimal arousal) |
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| Factors influencing Sensory Function |
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| developmental stage, culture, level of stress, medications/illness, lifestyle/personality |
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| Clinical manifestations of sensory deprivation (decrease in meaningful stimuli) |
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excessive yawning, drowsiness & sleep
decreased attn span & problem solving, difficulty concentrating
hallucinations or delusions
apathy & emotional liability
preoccupation w/somatic compaints (ie palpations)
crying, annoyance over small matters & depression |
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| Clinical manifestations of sensory overload (unable to manage/process stimuli) |
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fatigue, sleeplessness
irritability, anxiety & restlessness
periodic of general disorientation
reduced problem solving ability & task performance
increased muscle tension
scattered attention & racing thoughts |
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| Assessment of sensory-perceptual function: |
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nursing history
mental status exam
physical exam
environment
social support ntwk
identification of clients at risk |
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impaired reception and/oor perception of sense(s)
at risk for both sensory deprivation and sensory overload |
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