Nurs 130 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers Latest Update
Risk factors for visual impairment - - correct answer ✅- all
populations are at risk
- highest risk is older adults
- medications
- complications from medical conditions
-genetics
-lifestyle choices
Diversional activities for visual loss - - correct answer ✅- Driving
safety
- do not drive during rush hour
- avoid interstate highways
-carry a cell phone
- avoid driving late at night
Board games, big cards, and remotes with large buttons are helpful
Use of a sighted guide - - correct answer ✅Gives confidence to
patients and ensures safe mobility.
,Nurs 130 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers Latest Update
Assessment regarding ability to perform self-care in visually
impaired - - correct answer ✅-thorough health history
- assess visual acuity
- functional ability
- ability of IADLs (driving, writing checks)
- How clients adapt to environment to maintain safety
Interventions to promote self-care in visually impaired - - correct
answer ✅- Increase amount of light
- eliminate throw rugs
- use phones with large numbers and autodial
- Large print books and talking devices (clocks, watches)
Health promotion for visually impaired - - correct answer ✅-
assess daily routine
- eye care
- adherence with health screening
- Wear sunglasses while in the sun and protective eyewear while
working in areas with risk for eye injury
- avoid rubbing eyes
- eye examination regularly, after age 40
,Nurs 130 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers Latest Update
Effective communication methods for patients with hearing
problems - - correct answer ✅- do not approach from behind
- quiet environment
- make sure hearing aids are in place and working
- articulate clearly
- don't shout
- talk in best hearing ear
Behaviors in hearing impaired older adult - - correct answer ✅-
focusing on lip movement
- leaning in towards the nurse
Conductive hearing loss and how to recognize - - correct answer
✅- excessive cerumen occluding ear canal. Interrupts sound waves
as they travel
- patient often hears better in noisy environment, speaks softly,
holes in tympanic membrane, air conduction of sound less than
bone conduction
, Nurs 130 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers Latest Update
Sensorineural hearing loss and how to recognize - - correct answer
✅- caused by exposure to excess and prolonged noise or
metabolic systemic alterations
- alteration in inner ear
- sound is heard better in normal ear, use tuning fork. Speaks loudly,
air conduction is greater than bone conduction
Conductive hearing loss interventions - - correct answer ✅- instill a
softening agent such as 0.5 to 1 mL of warm mineral oil followed by
irrigation of a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide to remove
impacted cerumen
Sensorineural hearing loss interventions - - correct answer ✅-
conduct hearing assessment
- assess ability to hear various frequencies
Those at risk of hearing loss - - correct answer ✅- older population
- people in certain occupations
- genetics
- different lifestyle choices
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