4 Communication 1. Review the key terms in Learning Objective 1 before completing the workbook exercises 2. Identify communication guidelines for visual impairment Multiple Choice 1. A partial or complete loss of function or ability is an (A) Imperative (B) Impairment (C) Infraction (D) Infinite 2. One disease that can cause visual impair- ment is (A) Diabetes (B) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C) Dermatitis (D) Irritable Bowel Syndrome 3. What is the first step a nursing assistant should take before touching a resident who has a visual impairment? (A) The NA should put away the resident's personal items. (B) The NA should read the menu. (C) The NA should change the resident's sheets. (D) The NA should identify herself. 4, What is important for an NA to note about a resident's eyeglasses? : (A) Whether the eyeglasses are stylish (B) Whether the eyeglasses fit properly (C) Whether the eyeglasses have glass or plastic lenses (D) Whether the lenses darken automatically : when exposed to sunlight | Challenges 5. Which of the following would be the best way "for an NA to explain the position of glare to a resident who has a visual impairment: (A) The NA can take the resident around the room and have her touch items to know where they are located. (B) The NA can let the resident know how far away objects are by using approx mate measurements in inches, feet, and yards. ee (C) The NA can describe the position of objects using the face of an imaginary clock. (D) The NA can use the directional terms north, south, east, and west to describe the position of objects. 3. Identify communication guidelines for _ hearing impairment Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is a symptom of hear- ing loss? (A) Trouble hearing high-pitched noises (B) Trouble hearing vowels (C) Being able to understand the meanings of words (D) Being able to hear people who are out- side of the room Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment? (A) The NA should exaggerate the pronun- ciation of words. (B) The NA should shout when speaking. (C) The NA should raise the pitch of her voice. (D) The NA should use simple words and short sentences, Communication Challenges