ATI Capstone Fundamentals Post Quizs and Answers with
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A nurse is teaching a client about how to use a new hearing aid.
Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
-I should turn the volume on my hearing aid up until I hear a
whistling sound
-I should begin wearing my hearing aid for 4 hours each day
-I should wipe my hearing aid with a damp cloth
-I should turn my hearing aid on before I insert it into my ear -
ANSWER The nurse should instruct the client to clean their
hearing aid by wiping it with a soft, damp cloth.
**If the device has a detachable earmold, the client can soak it
in soapy water if necessary. The client should avoid using
alcohol to clean the hearing aid or submerging it in water to
prevent damage to the device.
,-The nurse should instruct the client that a whistling sound can
be an indication that the volume needs to be turned down. A
whistling sound can also be caused by an improper fit of the
hearing aid or a buildup of cerumen in the ear canal.
-The nurse should instruct the client to begin by wearing their
hearing aid for 15 to 20 min each day and gradually increase the
time until they reach 12 hr each day.
-The nurse should instruct the client to place their hearing aid in
their ear prior to turning it on. This can cause a whistling noise
until the client is able to adjust the hearing aid into the ear
canal.
A nurse is communicating with a client who has hearing loss.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
-Avoid using hand gestures when speaking to the client
-Repeat the same information verbatim if the client does not
understand
, -Sit at the same level as the client
-Use a raised tone of voice when speaking with the client -
ANSWER Sit at the same level as the client
**The nurse should sit or stand at the same level as the client
when communicating. The nurse should also face the client and
ensure that the lighting in the room is adequate for the reading
of lips.
-The nurse should use their hands, face, and eyes when
speaking with a client who has hearing loss. Visible expressions
can assist the client with understanding the conversation.
-The nurse should rephrase any information that was not heard
or understood the first time it was stated rather than repeat it
exactly.
-The nurse should use a normal tone of voice and inflections of
speech when speaking with the client. Loud sounds have a
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
A nurse is teaching a client about how to use a new hearing aid.
Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
-I should turn the volume on my hearing aid up until I hear a
whistling sound
-I should begin wearing my hearing aid for 4 hours each day
-I should wipe my hearing aid with a damp cloth
-I should turn my hearing aid on before I insert it into my ear -
ANSWER The nurse should instruct the client to clean their
hearing aid by wiping it with a soft, damp cloth.
**If the device has a detachable earmold, the client can soak it
in soapy water if necessary. The client should avoid using
alcohol to clean the hearing aid or submerging it in water to
prevent damage to the device.
,-The nurse should instruct the client that a whistling sound can
be an indication that the volume needs to be turned down. A
whistling sound can also be caused by an improper fit of the
hearing aid or a buildup of cerumen in the ear canal.
-The nurse should instruct the client to begin by wearing their
hearing aid for 15 to 20 min each day and gradually increase the
time until they reach 12 hr each day.
-The nurse should instruct the client to place their hearing aid in
their ear prior to turning it on. This can cause a whistling noise
until the client is able to adjust the hearing aid into the ear
canal.
A nurse is communicating with a client who has hearing loss.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
-Avoid using hand gestures when speaking to the client
-Repeat the same information verbatim if the client does not
understand
, -Sit at the same level as the client
-Use a raised tone of voice when speaking with the client -
ANSWER Sit at the same level as the client
**The nurse should sit or stand at the same level as the client
when communicating. The nurse should also face the client and
ensure that the lighting in the room is adequate for the reading
of lips.
-The nurse should use their hands, face, and eyes when
speaking with a client who has hearing loss. Visible expressions
can assist the client with understanding the conversation.
-The nurse should rephrase any information that was not heard
or understood the first time it was stated rather than repeat it
exactly.
-The nurse should use a normal tone of voice and inflections of
speech when speaking with the client. Loud sounds have a
