A home care nurse teaches a caregiver about the care of hearing aids. Which of the following statements, if made by the caregiver, indicates that further teaching is required?
A) I lay a towel over the table while working on them.
B) I turn off the aid before I change the battery.
C) I wash the earmold with warm soapy water each week.
D) I have purchased enough batteries to last a year.
Question 2After an older adult has had irrigation for removing impacted cerumen, which of the following interventions would be helpful for preventing a recurrence? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ceruminolytic drops as indicated
B) Cotton-tipped swabs daily
C) Ear candling monthly
D) Home oral jet irrigator bimonthly
E) Examination by the health care provider every 6 to 12 months
Question 3A nurse teaches an older adult about risks related to ototoxic medications. Which of the following medications should the adult minimize or avoid?
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
B) Osmotic stool softeners
C) Over-the-counter sleep aids
D) Penicillin-type antibiotics
Question 4The Functional Consequences Theory approach to hearing loss identifies health promotion interventions for promoting hearing wellness. Which of the following interventions will most directly affect auditory health of the older adult?
A) Avoidance of medications
B) Regular colonics
C) Smoking cessation
D) Ear muff use in winter
Question 5A nurse develops a plan of care for an older adult recently diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Which functional consequence would be most important to monitor in this older adult?
A) Development of visual hallucinations
B) A visual acuity score of 20/30
C) Improved visual acuity after medications for dementia
D) Growth of cataracts
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