NURS 3325 MODULE QUIZ 1 - 5 WITH 100% CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which is the most prevalent risk factor for impaired hearing? - (answer)Exposure to noise
Which statement about tinnitus is true? - (answer)-People with tinnitus should be evaluated
pathologic conditions
Presbycusis - (answer)Sensorineural hearing loss
Diminished ability to hear high pitched sounds especially in the presence of background noise.
predisposition to impacted cerumen
Tinnitus - (answer)persistent* sensation of ringing, roaring, blowing and buzzing in the ears
symptom of underlying condition
associated with: hearing loss, ototoxic medications and meniere's disease
exacerbated with alcohol, caffeine or nicotine
Which letters of the alphabet become distorted as hearing loss progresses? - (answer)b,d,k,p,t
What do studies of the psychosocial consequences of hearing impairment demonstrate? -
(answer)Hearing loss is less likely to have detrimental effects for people who have few social
relationships
What is NOT a contraindication for clearing the impacted ear canal of cerumen? -
(answer)chronic disease of the respiratory system
recent ear infection and history of ruptured tympanic membrane are also things to assess for
Which statement about age-related changes that affect vision is true? - (answer)age related
changes affect all the structures involved in visual function
, presbyopia - (answer)loss of accommodation
diminished ability to focus clearly on objects at various distances
diminished acuity - (answer)diminished ability to detect details and discern objects
Altered color vision - (answer)Perception to objects looks darker and whites appear more
yellowed
What is presbyopia? - (answer)The loss of accommodation
opacification and yellowing of the lens cause an altered perception of which colors? -
(answer)blue and green
What is the leading cause of SEVERE vision loss? - (answer)AMD Age related macular
degeneration
What cultural group is most at risk for Diabetic Retinopathy? - (answer)Hispanics
What is the leading cause of visual impairment in older adults - (answer)Cataracts
What is the second leading cause of blindness in the US? - (answer)Glaucoma
A client complains of a loss of peripheral vision. Which condition should the client be evaluated
for? - (answer)glaucoma
What is NOT a consequence of visual impairment while driving? - (answer)increased
illumination with tinted windows
An older adult has recently become incontinent of urine. Which of the following is a common
perception of incontinence? - (answer)Older adults view incontinence as a normal part of aging.
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