Assessment and Management of Sensory Impairments Quiz

Explore sensory neuroscience with questions on taste, hearing, vision, and more. Assess your understanding now!

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Which sensory organ is primarily responsible for the sense of taste?

Nose

Eyes

Tongue

Skin

What is a common cause of sensorineural hearing loss?

Ear infection

Blockage in the ear canal

Damage to the inner ear

Wax buildup in the ear

What term refers to the inability to recognize objects by touch?

Aglossia

Anosognosia

Apraxia

Astereognosis

Which of the following is a condition where individuals experience heightened sensitivity to stimuli?

Hypoesthesia

Hypersomnia

Hyperalgesia

Hyperesthesia

Which of the following is a symptom of vestibular dysfunction?

Tinnitus

Vertigo

Dysphagia

Bruxism

What is the most common cause of visual impairment in children?

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Amblyopia

Retinopathy of prematurity

Which of the following is a common cause of olfactory dysfunction?

Sinusitis

Presbycusis

Conjunctivitis

Tinnitus

Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetic neuropathy?

Blurred vision

Numbness or tingling in the feet

Ringing in the ears

Loss of taste sensation

What is the primary treatment for diabetic retinopathy?

Eye drops

Laser therapy

Oral medication

Surgical removal

#10

What is the primary sensory modality affected in Usher syndrome?

Vision

Hearing

Taste

Touch

#11

In assessment of visual acuity, what does 20/20 vision mean?

Perfect vision

20% vision loss

20 feet from the chart, can see what a person with normal vision can see from 20 feet

20 degrees field of vision