Exam 17: Coping With Death

Contact lenses can provide better vision than regular glasses for extremely nearsighted people.

A negative ion generator is an example of an effective device.

An eye examination to identify eye problems need not include a

A hearing aid should be rented for a trial before purchase.

All states license hearing aid dealers.

The Medical Device Amendments of 1976 to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require life-support devices to be safe and effective.

The Better Business Bureau can often provide information about the reputation of a local hearing aid dealer.

The use of magnets for the treatment of health conditions is an excellent example of quackery.

Humidifiers remove bacteria and mold from the air.

Before signing an agreement to purchase a hearing aid, what should an individual ask?

Corrective lenses can strengthen or weaken the eyes depending on the prescription.

The FDA has stopped requiring manufacturers of new devices to include and document device design features that reduce user errors.

Bottled water is not necessarily safer or "purer"than tap water.

Good sunglasses help to protect the eyes by filtering out ultraviolet rays.

Which of the following is unlikely to pose a serious problem for someone shopping for a hearing aid?

It is safe to moisten contact lenses with saliva before inserting them.

Impact-resistant lenses are permitted in eyeglasses as a safety measure, although they are not necessarily unbreakable.

When purchasing a hearing aid, price and appearance should be the main factors influencing a consumer's decision.

FTC regulations require that consumers receive copies of their eyeglass prescriptions.

When a person suspects a hearing problem, the first step should be to visit a hearing aid dealer.