Question 1

Which of the following are common with otitis media?&#10;A) Earwax&#10;B) Vertigo&#10;C) Tinnitus&#10;D) Vomiting

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus&#10;

Question 2

Which statement about otitis media is correct?&#10;A) It often begins an inner ear infection.&#10;B) Permanent hearing loss does not occur.&#10;C) Fluid builds up in the ear.&#10;D) It is always acute.

Accepted Answer

Otitis media involves the middle ear, where fluid buildup is a common symptom, often due to infection or blockage of the Eustachian tube.

Question 3

A person has M&#233;ni&#232;re's disease. You must protect the person from which of the following?&#10;A) Infection&#10;B) Sudden movements&#10;C) Swimming&#10;D) Dim lights

Accepted Answer

Ménière's disease affects the inner ear, leading to vertigo and balance issues. Sudden movements can exacerbate these symptoms, making it important to avoid them to protect someone with this condition.

Question 4

Symptoms of hearing loss include which of the following?&#10;A) Wax in the ears&#10;B) Speaking softly&#10;C) Clear speech with appropriate sound&#10;D) Asking for words to be repeated

Accepted Answer

Asking for words to be repeated is a symptom of hearing loss.

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:&#10;A) hearing loss.&#10;B) suspicious and paranoid behavior.&#10;C) tinnitus and vertigo.&#10;D) M&#233;ni&#232;re's disease.

Accepted Answer

Leaning forward during conversations can indicate difficulty hearing, and inappropriate responses may also suggest hearing issues, as the resident might not fully understand what's being said. Controlling conversations could be a strategy to keep them within the resident's auditory comfort zone.

Question 6

A resident has severe hearing loss. Which is correct?&#10;A) Speech is not affected by hearing loss.&#10;B) Awareness of surroundings is not an issue and does not require hearing.&#10;C) Responding to others can be done visually and does not require hearing.&#10;D) Safety is affected by hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss can impact a person's ability to hear alarms, warnings, or other important sounds, which can affect their safety.

Question 7

A resident has severe hearing loss. Which is correct?&#10;A) The person may feel lonely and left out.&#10;B) Without hearing, the person may develop difficulty with vision.&#10;C) A hearing aid will not help the person.&#10;D) The person's hearing loss should not affect their speech.

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and being left out due to difficulties in communicating with others. This can impact social interactions and relationships.

Question 8

A resident has hearing and speech impairments. When communicating with the person, which is correct?&#10;A) Ask the person to speak louder.&#10;B) Watch the person's facial expressions, gestures, and body language for clues.&#10;C) Ask the roommate to tell you what the person is saying.&#10;D) Record the conversation to play back later.

Accepted Answer

Watching the person's facial expressions, gestures, and body language for clues is a respectful and effective way to communicate with someone who has hearing and speech impairments. It shows attentiveness and a willingness to understand without making assumptions or relying on third parties.

Question 9

A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following?&#10;A) Gain the person's attention by approaching the person from behind.&#10;B) Stand to the person's side when speaking.&#10;C) Stand or sit in good light.&#10;D) Stand or sit on the side of the affected ear.

Accepted Answer

Standing or sitting in good light helps the person with a hearing impairment to see your face and lips clearly, facilitating lip-reading and better understanding of the conversation.

Question 10

A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following?&#10;A) Ask the resident's roommate to answer any of the questions.&#10;B) Use detailed words and long sentences.&#10;C) Shout when talking to the person.&#10;D) Keep conversations and discussions short.

Accepted Answer

Keeping conversations and discussions short can help ensure that the person with a hearing impairment can better follow and understand the conversation. This approach minimizes confusion and ensures clarity, as opposed to using long, detailed sentences which might be harder to follow. Asking a roommate to answer questions or shouting can be disrespectful and ineffective.

Question 11

A resident has a hearing impairment. To communicate with the person, you need to do which of the following?&#10;A) Explain to the roommate what you're trying to say to the person.&#10;B) Use body language instead of speaking.&#10;C) Reduce or eliminate background noises.&#10;D) Write everything on notebook paper.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A resident has a hearing aid. Which is correct?&#10;A) The hearing aid corrects the person's hearing problem.&#10;B) Hearing aids are costly to replace.&#10;C) Batteries are left in at all times.&#10;D) When not in use, the hearing aid is left on so that it will always be ready to use.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which will decrease the risk of AMD?&#10;A) Eating a healthy diet&#10;B) Smoking&#10;C) Avoid wearing sunglasses&#10;D) Using eye drops to keep the eyes moist at all times

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A resident is blind. When assisting with the person's care needs, which is correct?&#10;A) Provide lighting as the person prefers.&#10;B) Ask the roommate how much the person can see.&#10;C) Keep blinds and shades open at all times.&#10;D) Keep the room door partly open.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A resident is blind. When serving the person's meals, which is correct?&#10;A) Explain the location of food and beverages using your fingers to point.&#10;B) Guide the person's hand to each item on the tray.&#10;C) Encourage the person to open their cartons, cut their own meat as needed.&#10;D) Ask the person what the food smells like.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A resident has an ocular prosthetic. Which statement is correct?&#10;A) The ocular prosthetic matches the other eye in shape and color.&#10;B) The person can see out of both eyes.&#10;C) The ocular prosthetic must be surgically inserted.&#10;D) All eye prostheses are permanent. They are not removable.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A resident's ocular prosthetic is removable. Proper care of the prosthetic involves which of the following?&#10;A) Labeling it with the person's name and room number&#10;B) Placing it in a lined container filled with milk&#10;C) Closing the container before storing it&#10;D) Placing the labeled container in the bottom drawer of the bedside stand

Accepted Answer

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Deck 31: Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems