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Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 53 : Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which may contribute to otitis media?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Otitis media is usually caused by an upper respiratory infection with gram-negative bacteria, such as Proteus, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas. In addition, allergy, exposure to cigarette smoke, mycoplasma, and several viruses may be factors.
Question 2 of 5
Which factor must the nurse consider when assessing readiness to learn when teaching health promotion practices for the visually and hearing impaired?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: The nurse must consider the patient's culture, beliefs, values, and habits, as well as the special needs of the older adult.
Question 3 of 5
Which is a cause of cataracts?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Among the many causes of cataracts are long-term corticosteroid use, maternal rubella, diabetes mellitus, and smoking.
Question 4 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when the patient arrives to the nursing unit after a left stapedectomy?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: The bed is left in the flat position and the patient is positioned with the operated side facing up, the patient is not turned, and the dressing is not changed by the nurse. Hearing is not expected to return until the edema is reduced and the packing is removed by the health care provider.
Question 5 of 5
Which action should the nurse take when assisting a blind person to walk in an unfamiliar hospital environment?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: The patient should be given verbal cues about the environment. Allow the patient to hold the nurse's shoulder or elbow while the nurse walks in front and encourage the use of a cane to let the patient 'examine' the boundaries and obstacles.