Eliopoulos Geriatrics Hearing and
Vision Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
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 -
correct answer ✅Ans:
C) Removing the battery before turning the aid off
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.
The nurse helps the older adult to remove cerumen from the ears.
Which of the following interventions should be included in this
plan?
,Eliopoulos Geriatrics Hearing and
Vision Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
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. -
correct answer ✅Ans:
A) Gently irrigate the external auditory canal with warm water.
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.
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
, Eliopoulos Geriatrics Hearing and
Vision Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
B) Diversional activity deficit
C) Impaired social interactions
D) Risk of injury
E) Stress overload -
correct answer ✅Ans:
B, C, D
B) Diversional activity deficit
C) Impaired social interactions
D) Risk of injury
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.
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:
Vision Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
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 -
correct answer ✅Ans:
C) Removing the battery before turning the aid off
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.
The nurse helps the older adult to remove cerumen from the ears.
Which of the following interventions should be included in this
plan?
,Eliopoulos Geriatrics Hearing and
Vision Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
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. -
correct answer ✅Ans:
A) Gently irrigate the external auditory canal with warm water.
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.
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
, Eliopoulos Geriatrics Hearing and
Vision Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
B) Diversional activity deficit
C) Impaired social interactions
D) Risk of injury
E) Stress overload -
correct answer ✅Ans:
B, C, D
B) Diversional activity deficit
C) Impaired social interactions
D) Risk of injury
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.
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:
