NURS Chapter 33 Flashcards
A person with Meniere disease has
a. A middle ear infection
b. Vertigo
c. A hearing aid to correct the problem
d. A speech problem
B
Care of the person with Meniere disease includes preventing
a. Infection
b. Falls
c. Pain
d. Deafness
B
Which is not an obvious sign of hearing loss?
a. Loneliness and boredom
b. Speaking too loudly
c. Asking to repeat things
d. Answering questions poorly
A
You are talking to a person with hearing loss. You should do the following except
a. Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly
b. Sit or stand in good light
c. Shout
d. Stand or sit on the side of the better ear
C
You are talking to a person with hearing loss. You can do the following except
a. State the topic
b. Change the subject if the person does not seem to understand
c. Use short sentences and simple words
d. Write out key words and names
B
A hearing aid
a. Corrects a hearing problem
b. Makes sounds louder
c. Makes speech clearer
d. Lowers background noise
B
A hearing aid does not seem to be working. Your first action is to
a. See if it is turned on
b. Wash it with soap and water
c. Have it repaired
d. Remove the batteries
A
A person has aphasia. You know that
a. The person cannot use the muscles of speech
b. Mouth and face muscles are affected
c. The person has a language disorder
d. The person cannot speak
C
A person with receptive aphasia has trouble
a. Talking
b. Writing
c. Understanding messages
d. Using gestures
C
A person has a speech disorder. You should do the following except
a. Correct the person’s speech
b. Have the person write key words
c. Ask the person to repeat or rephrase when necessary
d. Watch lip movements
A
A person has a cataract. Which is false?
a. Vision is cloudy, blurry, or dimmed
b. Colors seem faded
c. Central vision is lost
d. The person is sensitive to light and glares
C
. A person had cataract surgery. You should do the following except
a. Follow measures for blind or visually impaired persons if an eye shield is worn
b. Let the person rub the eye
c. Place the overbed table on the unoperative side
d. Have the person wear an eye shield during naps
B
A person has age-related macular degeneration. Which is true?
a. There is a blind spot in the center of the eye
b. Lost vision can be restored with surgery
c. Peripheral (side) vision is lost
d. Vision is blurry with spots
A
These statements are about low vision. Which is false?
a. The person has usable vision
b. Eyesight can be corrected
c. The person needs visual or adaptive devices
d. The person has problems doing things that require close vision
B
Who is at risk for low vision?
a. The person with diabetic retinopathy
b. The person with global aphasia
c. The person with Meniere disease
d. The person who is blind
A
Braille involves
a. A long cane for walking
b. Raised dots arranged for letters of the alphabet
c. A guide dog
d. Special computers and printers
B
Which are dangers to persons who are blind or visually impaired?
a. Drawers that are fully closed
b. Doors that are fully open
c. Burnt-out bulbs
d. Nightlights
C
A person is blind. The mealtime setting should
a. Be the same for every meal
b. Provide variety for mental stimulation
c. Include plates, napkins, and placemats with designs
d. Be arranged like the face of a clock
A
A person is blind. You should do the following except
a. Identify yourself
b. Move furniture to provide variety
c. Explain procedures step-by-step
d. Have the person walk behind you
B
You are talking to a person who is visually impaired. You should
a. Face the person when talking
b. Avoid words such as “see” and “look”
c. Avoid using colors when describing things
d. Assume that the person has no sight
A
A person is blind. To give directions you can say
a. “Over there”
b. “Right here”
c. “Across the room”
d. “On your left”
D
When eyeglasses are not worn they should be
a. Soaked in a cleansing solution
b. Kept within the person’s reach
c. Put in the eyeglass case
d. Placed on the overbed table
C
