Deck 31: Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems

Question 1

Which of the following are common with otitis media?

A) Earwax
B) Vertigo
C) Tinnitus
D) Vomiting

Answer 1

Tinnitus

Question 2

Which statement about otitis media is correct?

A) It often begins an inner ear infection.
B) Permanent hearing loss does not occur.
C) Fluid builds up in the ear.
D) It is always acute.

Answer 2

Fluid builds up in the ear.

Question 3

A person has Ménière's disease. You must protect the person from which of the following?

A) Infection
B) Sudden movements
C) Swimming
D) Dim lights

Answer 3

Sudden movements

Question 4

Symptoms of hearing loss include which of the following?

A) Wax in the ears
B) Speaking softly
C) Clear speech with appropriate sound
D) Asking for words to be repeated

Question 5

During conversations, a resident leans forward toward the person speaking. The resident's answers seem inappropriate. Sometimes he seems to control conversations. He is showing signs of:

A) hearing loss.
B) suspicious and paranoid behavior.
C) tinnitus and vertigo.
D) Ménière's disease.

Question 6

A resident has severe hearing loss. Which is correct?

A) Speech is not affected by hearing loss.
B) Awareness of surroundings is not an issue and does not require hearing.
C) Responding to others can be done visually and does not require hearing.
D) Safety is affected by hearing loss.

Question 7

A resident has severe hearing loss. Which is correct?

A) The person may feel lonely and left out.
B) Without hearing, the person may develop difficulty with vision.
C) A hearing aid will not help the person.
D) The person's hearing loss should not affect their speech.

Question 8

A resident has hearing and speech impairments. When communicating with the person, which is correct?

A) Ask the person to speak louder.
B) Watch the person's facial expressions, gestures, and body language for clues.
C) Ask the roommate to tell you what the person is saying.
D) Record the conversation to play back later.

Question 9

A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following?

A) Gain the person's attention by approaching the person from behind.
B) Stand to the person's side when speaking.
C) Stand or sit in good light.
D) Stand or sit on the side of the affected ear.

Question 10

A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following?

A) Ask the resident's roommate to answer any of the questions.
B) Use detailed words and long sentences.
C) Shout when talking to the person.
D) Keep conversations and discussions short.

Question 11

A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following?

A) Explain to the roommate what you're trying to say to the person.
B) Use body language instead of speaking.
C) Reduce or eliminate background noises.
D) Write everything on notebook paper.

Question 12

A resident has a hearing aid. Which is correct?

A) The hearing aid corrects the person's hearing problem.
B) Hearing aids are costly to replace.
C) Batteries are left in at all times.
D) When not in use, the hearing aid is left on so that it will always be ready to use.

Question 13

Which will decrease the risk of AMD?

A) Eating a healthy diet
B) Smoking
C) Avoid wearing sunglasses
D) Using eye drops to keep the eyes moist at all times

Question 14

A resident is blind. When assisting with the person's care needs, which is correct?

A) Provide lighting as the person prefers.
B) Ask the roommate how much the person can see.
C) Keep blinds and shades open at all times.
D) Keep the room door partly open.

Question 15

A resident is blind. When serving the person's meals, which is correct?

A) Explain the location of food and beverages using your fingers to point.
B) Guide the person's hand to each item on the tray.
C) Encourage the person to open their cartons, cut their own meat as needed.
D) Ask the person what the food smells like.

Question 16

A resident has an ocular prosthetic. Which statement is correct?

A) The ocular prosthetic matches the other eye in shape and color.
B) The person can see out of both eyes.
C) The ocular prosthetic must be surgically inserted.
D) All eye prostheses are permanent. They are not removable.

Question 17

A resident's ocular prosthetic is removable. Proper care of the prosthetic involves which of the following?

A) Labeling it with the person's name and room number
B) Placing it in a lined container filled with milk
C) Closing the container before storing it
D) Placing the labeled container in the bottom drawer of the bedside stand