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Chapter 33

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

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Braille is a: Touch reading and writing system that uses raised dots
Tinnitus is: A ringing, roaring, or hissing in the ears or head
Vertigo means: Dizziness
Which is an infection of the middle ear? Otitis media
Which of the following are common with otitis media? Tinnitus
Earwax is: Cerumen
Cerumen is: Ear wax
The inability to have normal speech is: Aphasia
Another term or expressive aphasia is _____ aphasia Broca's
Which statement about otitis media is correct? Fluid builds up in the ear
Meniere's disease involves the: Inner ear
The major symptoms of Meniere's disease are: Tinnitus, hearing loss, Vertigo, and pain or pressure in the ear
The person experiencing Vertigo must: Lie down
A person has Meniere's disease. You must protect the person from which of the following? Sudden movements
Symptoms of hearing loss include which of the following? Asking for words to be repeated
During conversations, a resident leans forward toward the person speaking. The resident's answers seem inappropriate. Sometimes he seems to control conversations. He is show signs of: Hearing Loss
A resident has severe hearing loss. Which is correct? Safety is affected by hearing loss
A resident has severe hearing loss. Which is correct? The person may feel lonely and left out
A resident has hearing and speech impairments. When communicating with the person, which is correct? Watch the person's facial expressions, gestures and body language clues
A resident has hearing and speech impairments. When communicating with the person, it is best that both of you: Write down key words
A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following? Stand or sit in good light
A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following? Keep conversations and discussions short
A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following? Reduce or eliminate background noises
A resident has a hearing assistance dog. You know that the dog is: Trained to alert the person to certain sounds
A resident has a hearing aid. Which is correct? Hearing aid are costly to replace
A resident has a hearing aid. To properly care for the device, you need to: Follow the manufacturer's instructions
A resident thinks that her hearing aid is not working. What should you do first? Check to see if the hearing aid is on
Which statement about speech disorders is correct? The person's willingness and ability to learn the affect amount of improvement possible
Dysarthria means: Difficult or poor speech
A resident has a speech disorder. The goal of rehabilitation is to: Improve the person's ability to communicate
Expressive aphasia relates to: Difficulty sending of thoughts
Which statement about vision loss is correct? Blindness is the absence of sight
A resident has glaucoma. What do you know about the person's sight? The person cannot see to the side
A resident has glaucoma. Which statement is correct? The optic nerve is damaged
A resident has a cataract in the left eye. The person's treatment is likely to be: Surgery
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is: A disease that blurs central vision
The leading cause of blindness in persons 60 years of age or older is: AMD
A resident has AMD. Which is correct? The risk of getting AMD increases with age
Which will decrease the risk of AMD? Eating a healthy diet
Which person is at risk for low vision? A person with diabetes
Which statement about blindness is correct? Many blind people learn to read braille
A resident is blind. To gain the person's attention, which is correct? Identify yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room
A resident is blind. When assisting the person's care needs, which is correct? Provide lighting as the person prefers
A resident is blind. Which measure is considered to be unsafe for the person? Rearranging the person's furniture and equipment
A resident is blind. When speaking to the person, which is correct? Face the person
Mr. Cook is blind. He is moving about in the lounge. What should you do? Ask him if you can help him
A resident is blind. You assisting the person with ambulation. Which action is unsafe? Using phrases like "over here" or "over there"
A resident is blind. When serving the person's meals, which is correct? Guide the person's hand to each item on the tray
A resident wears eyeglasses. You need to clean them: Daily and when needed
A resident is not wearing his eyeglasses. Where should you store them? In the top drawer of the bedside stand
A resident is not wearing his eyeglasses. Before storing them, you need to: Put them in their case
Eye glasses are costly and therefore are treated like: Other valuable
A resident you are caring for wears contact lenses. Which is correct? Report eye redness to the nurse
A resident has contact lenses. To properly care for them, you need to: Follow the manufacturer's instructions
A resident has an ocular prosthetic. Which statement is correct? The ocular prosthetic matches the other eye in shape and color
A resident's ocular prosthetic is removable. Proper care of the prosthetic involves which of the following? Closing the container before storing it
A resident's ocular prosthetic is removed. Proper care of the eye socket involves: Washing it with warm water and saline
Hearing, speech, and vision are important for safety and security True
Glaucoma has no cure True
Everyone with diabetes is at risk for diabetic retinopathy True
Low vision is eye sight that can be corrected with eyeglasses or surgery False
White canes with a red tip and dog guides are used worldwide by people who are blind True
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