Chapter 25 Hearing and Vision
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1.
The nurse teaches the caregivers to care for the clients' hearing aids. The nurse
knows that the caregiver needs further teaching when the nurse notes the
caregiver:
A)
Changing the battery after 82 hours of use
B)
Purchasing several new batteries when a few remain
C)
Removing the battery before turning the aid off
D)
Removing the battery when the aid is not being worn - ANSWER - Ans:
C
Feedback:
When changing the battery, turn off the aid first. It is helpful to have several new
batteries available, a battery will last about 80 hours. When the aid is not in use,
turn it off and remove the battery.
2.
,The nurse helps the older adult to remove cerumen from the ears. Which of the
following interventions should be included in this plan?
A)
Gently irrigate the external auditory canal with warm water.
B)
Push the cerumen out with cotton-tipped applicators.
C)
Use a hairclip to clean out the ear.
D)
Use forceful stream of solution. - ANSWER - Ans:
A
Feedback:
Cerumen removal can be aided by gentle irrigation of the external auditory canal
with warm water or a hydrogen peroxide and water solution. Avoid the use of
cotton-tipped applicators for cerumen removal, because they can push the cerumen
back into the ear canal and cause an impaction. Hairpins or similar devices should
never be used. A forceful stream of solution should not be used during this
procedure because it can cause perforation of the eardrum.
3.
The nurse understands the impact of sensory deficits on older adults. Which of the
following nursing diagnoses are associated with sensory deficits? (Select all that
apply.)
A)
Constipation
B)
, Diversional activity deficit
C)
Impaired social interactions
D)
Risk of injury
E)
Stress overload - ANSWER - Ans:
B, C, D
Feedback:
Visual and hearing loss contribute to diversional activity deficit and impaired social
interactions. The inability to see hazards is a risk factor for possible injury.
4.
The nurse gives a presentation to the members of the senior center about visual
changes in the older adult. Which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse include in the presentation? The most common cause of blindness in people
over 65 is:
A)
Accidental injury
B)
Detached retina
C)
Glaucoma
Questions and Answers 100%
Verified
1.
The nurse teaches the caregivers to care for the clients' hearing aids. The nurse
knows that the caregiver needs further teaching when the nurse notes the
caregiver:
A)
Changing the battery after 82 hours of use
B)
Purchasing several new batteries when a few remain
C)
Removing the battery before turning the aid off
D)
Removing the battery when the aid is not being worn - ANSWER - Ans:
C
Feedback:
When changing the battery, turn off the aid first. It is helpful to have several new
batteries available, a battery will last about 80 hours. When the aid is not in use,
turn it off and remove the battery.
2.
,The nurse helps the older adult to remove cerumen from the ears. Which of the
following interventions should be included in this plan?
A)
Gently irrigate the external auditory canal with warm water.
B)
Push the cerumen out with cotton-tipped applicators.
C)
Use a hairclip to clean out the ear.
D)
Use forceful stream of solution. - ANSWER - Ans:
A
Feedback:
Cerumen removal can be aided by gentle irrigation of the external auditory canal
with warm water or a hydrogen peroxide and water solution. Avoid the use of
cotton-tipped applicators for cerumen removal, because they can push the cerumen
back into the ear canal and cause an impaction. Hairpins or similar devices should
never be used. A forceful stream of solution should not be used during this
procedure because it can cause perforation of the eardrum.
3.
The nurse understands the impact of sensory deficits on older adults. Which of the
following nursing diagnoses are associated with sensory deficits? (Select all that
apply.)
A)
Constipation
B)
, Diversional activity deficit
C)
Impaired social interactions
D)
Risk of injury
E)
Stress overload - ANSWER - Ans:
B, C, D
Feedback:
Visual and hearing loss contribute to diversional activity deficit and impaired social
interactions. The inability to see hazards is a risk factor for possible injury.
4.
The nurse gives a presentation to the members of the senior center about visual
changes in the older adult. Which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse include in the presentation? The most common cause of blindness in people
over 65 is:
A)
Accidental injury
B)
Detached retina
C)
Glaucoma
