Eliopoulos Gerontological Chapter 25 Hearing and Vision Questions And Answers
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Eliopoulos Gerontological Chapter 25
Hearing and Vision Questions And Answers
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 cer...
Eliopoulos Gerontological Chapter 25
Hearing and Vision Questions And Answers
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. 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.)
, Eliopoulos Gerontological Chapter 25
Hearing and Vision Questions And Answers
A) Constipation
B) Diversional activity deficit
C) Impaired social interactions
D) Risk of injury
E) Stress overload 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:
, Eliopoulos Gerontological Chapter 25
Hearing and Vision Questions And Answers
A)Accidental injury
B)Detached retina
C)Glaucoma
D)Macular degeneration Ans:
D)Macular degeneration
The most common cause of blindness in the older adult is macular degeneration. The most
common cause of low vision is cataracts.
The nurse plans care for a client who has had gradual vision loss. Which of the following should
the nurse include in the care plan?
A)Brightly colored throw rugs to lighten up the client's room.
B)Fluorescent overhead lights on at night.
C)A clock that chimes the hour in the client's living room.
D)Radio playing music in the client's room around the clock. Ans:
C)A clock that chimes the hour in the client's living room.
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