Deck 39: Sensory Disability: Vision and Hearing Impairment

Question 1

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Individuals who are legally blind have no vision.
B) Low vision affects the ability to practice oral self-care.
C) Children who are blind tend to have multiple developmental disabilities.
D) Not all visual impairments carry the same degree of blindness.

Answer 1

Individuals who are legally blind have no vision.

Question 2

Vitamin A deficiency may cause vision impairment in children.Children who are blind often have multiple developmental disabilities.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Answer 2

Both statements are true.

Question 3

Which of the following oral conditions is NOT associated with congenital deafness?

A) Developmental defects such as enamel dysplasia
B) Supernumerary teeth
C) Increased caries
D) Signs of bruxism

Answer 3

Supernumerary teeth

Question 4

Each of the following oral problems may be the result of visual impairments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Lesions due to lip and cheek biting
B) Occlusal wear due to bruxism
C) Trauma due to accidents
D) Sjögren's syndrome

Question 5

Vision impairment may result in nutritional deficiencies.Patients who are unable to maintain a balanced diet are at high risk for poor dental health.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 6

Which of the following is a common oral symptom in people with vision impairment?

A) Glossitis
B) Aphthous ulcers
C) Tori
D) Bruxism

Question 7

When communicating with a patient who is accompanied by a caregiver,the dental hygienist should talk directly to the

A) Caregiver and ignore the patient
B) Caregiver and include the patient
C) Patient and ignore the caregiver
D) Patient and include the caregiver

Question 8

Normal language patterns are more likely to be maintained when deafness occurs after which age?

A) 2 years old
B) 3 years old
C) 4 years old
D) 5 years old

Question 9

The most important step to successful communication with a patient who is visually impaired is to

A) Ask what his or her preferred method of communication is.
B) Talk at a faster pace.
C) Use over-exaggerated body language.
D) Speak louder.

Question 10

One of the leading causes of vision impairment in adults is

A) Hypertension
B) Leukemia
C) Diabetic retinopathy
D) Sjögren's syndrome

Question 11

Tinnitus is characterized by

A) Partial deafness
B) Complete loss of hearing
C) Ringing in the ears
D) Pain in the ears

Question 12

When preparing to seat a patient with a visual impairment,the optimal position for the dental chair is

A) At the level of the patient's knees
B) Higher than the patient's knees
C) Lower than the patient's knees

Question 13

If a patient is wearing a hearing aid he or she should be asked to turn the hearing aid volume up during dental hygiene care so you can communicate with them over the noise of power-driven instruments.

Question 14

Strategies for a comfortable dental experience with a visually impaired client include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Let the person know when you leave the room.
B) Limit distractions.
C) Lightly touch the individual's arm before speaking.
D) Keep the operatory dark.

Question 15

Common barriers to dental care for the patient with sensory impairment include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Limited transportation
B) Lack of communication
C) Physical access to the office
D) Economic issues
E) Geographic location

Question 16

Patients with impaired hearing have a higher incidence of periodontal disease and dental caries.

Question 17

When working with a client who is hearing impaired and reads lips,speak slowly and over-enunciate your words.

Question 18

Effective communication with a hearing impaired patient includes any of the following strategies EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Using a high-pitched voice when speaking
B) Using a telecommunications device
C) Using a sign language interpreter
D) Using a teletypewriter
E) Using a hearing dog

Question 19

Where is the best place for the hygienist to stand when providing oral self-care instructions for the patient with glaucoma?

A) On the side of the patient
B) In front of the patient
C) Six feet away from the patient
D) Does not matter as long as you are as close as possible to the patient