Deck 40: Hearing and Vision Disorders

Question 1

To gain the attention of a client who is blind, what should the support worker do?

A)Approach the client from behind.
B)Lightly touch the client's arm.
C)Pet the client's guide dog.
D)Identify yourself by name and title when you enter the client's room.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A client has a hearing dog.How will this dog assist the client?

A)The dog will be the client's pet.
B)The dog is trained to alert the client to certain sounds.
C)The dog is trained to assist the client with ADLs.
D)The dog will be part of the client's treatments and therapies.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

A)Damage to the optic nerve
B)A disease that blurs central vision
C)A clouding of the lens
D)Eye inflammation.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

During conversations, a client leans toward the person speaking to him and his answers seem inappropriate.He is showing signs of which of the following?

A)Hearing loss
B)Suspicious and paranoid behaviour
C)Tinnitus and vertigo.
D)Ménière's disease

Question 5

What condition is the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 and older?

A)Glaucoma
B)Cataract
C)Eye infections
D)Age-related macular degeneration

Question 6

What does the term vertigo mean?

A)Dizziness
B)Ringing in the ears
C)A sign language
D)Hearing loss

Question 7

A client has glaucoma.How would the client describe her ability to see?

A)Print and colours appear faded.
B)The client cannot see to the side.
C)The client is blind in the affected eye.
D)The client's vision is cloudy.

Question 8

Which of the following is an infection of the middle ear?

A)Otitis media
B)Ménière's disease
C)Cataract
D)Glaucoma

Question 9

Otitis media is most common in which group?

A)Infants and children
B)Teenagers
C)Adults
D)Older adults

Question 10

Which statement is true about hearing and vision?

A)They are important for safety.
B)Hearing and vision problems are common in older adults only.
C)They are important for the young only.
D)There are minor hearing and vision issues in all age groups.

Question 11

What is Braille?

A)A touch reading and writing system that uses raised dots
B)A guide dog
C)A hearing dog
D)A method of writing for persons who have aphasia

Question 12

How should the support worker clean the client's eyeglasses?

A)With warm water
B)Every shift
C)With water and tissues
D)With a special cleaning solution

Question 13

Tinnitus is which of the following?

A)Dizziness
B)A ringing in the ears
C)A sign language
D)Hearing loss

Question 14

Which of the following measures is unsafe for a client who is blind?

A)Rearranging the client's furniture and equipment.
B)Keeping hallways and walkways free of equipment and clutter.
C)Keeping the client's call bell within reach.
D)Letting the client perform self-care as much as possible.

Question 15

The client is experiencing vertigo.What should the client do?

A)Lie down.
B)Drink plenty of fluids.
C)Wear a hearing aid.
D)Stop smoking.

Question 16

How should the support worker communicate with a client who is blind?

A)Speak loudly or shout.
B)Use simple words and short sentences.
C)Speak clearly in a normal tone of voice.
D)Avoid using words like "see," "look," or "read."

Question 17

Where should the client's eyeglasses be stored when he is not wearing them?

A)At the nurses' station
B)In the appropriate case
C)In the client's closet
D)In the client's suitcase

Question 18

Ear wax can result in which of the following?

A)Tinnitus
B)Temporary hearing loss
C)Otitis media
D)Dysarthria

Question 19

A client has a cataract in the left eye.What will the client's treatment likely be?

A)Surgery
B)An artificial eye
C)Drug therapy
D)Corrective lenses

Question 20

Which of the following statements about glaucoma is correct?

A)Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve.
B)Surgery can correct prior damage.
C)The client is not at risk for other eye disorders.
D)A lens implant will correct the problem.

Question 21

A client wears contact lenses.Which of the following is correct?

A)Report eye redness to the nurse.
B)Remove and clean the lenses daily.
C)Use mild soap and water to clean the lenses.
D)Remove and clean the lenses on the client's bath day.

Question 22

Before storing a client's eyeglasses, what should be done with them?

A)Put them in a container with cool water.
B)Put them in their case.
C)Remove the battery.
D)Turn the device off.

Question 23

After removal of a client's artificial eye, what should the support worker do first?

A)Wash the artificial eye with soap and cool water.
B)Wash the artificial eye with mild soap and warm water.
C)Wash the eye socket with a cleaning solution.
D)Check the socket's condition.

Question 24

How would the support worker care for a client's contact lenses?

A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Clean the lenses with water and tissues.
C)Label the lenses with the client's name and room number.
D)Remove the batteries before storing the lenses.

Question 25

Artificial eyes are treated in the same way as what?

A)Other valuables
B)A drug
C)A delegated task
D)Jewellery