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CNA-NIC F25 CH4.3

Identify Communication Guidelines for Hearing Impairment

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True or False: There are different types of hearing loss True
how does hearing loss occur 1. a person may have been born with an impairment 2. may have lost his hearing gradually
what are the types of hearing loss 1. may have partial loss in one ear 2. or may be completely unable to hear
some hearing loss is temporary
what is temporary hearing loss caused by sinus congestion or wax build up
how does most hearing loss occur gradually
what will the person notice about hearing notice changes over time
if you notice the symptoms of hearing loss what should you do report that to the nurse
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #1 Trouble hearing high pitched noises
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #2 Trouble hearing soft consonants, such as "s" and "t"
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #3 Trouble hearing what is said in a setting that has background noise
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #4 Not understanding the meaning of words
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #5 Being unable to hear people when they are not in the same room
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #6 Favoring one ear over the other one
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #7 Avoiding movies or special events due to difficultly hearing the dialogue
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #8 Complaints of ringing in the ears
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms#9 Complaints of pain in one or both ears
Observing and Reporting Hearing Loss Symptoms #10 Ear drainage
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #1 Get the residents attention before speaking. Do not approach from behind, as they may not hear you come in. Walk in front of them or touch them lightly on the arm to let them know you are near
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #2 Stand or sit so that the resident can see your face. Make sure there is proper lighting in the room. The light should be on your face, not on the residents face
when communicating with a resident who has a hearing impairment the nursing assistant should speak face to face in good light
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #3 Look directly at the resident while speaking. A resident who has a hearing impairment may read lips
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #4 If the resident uses a hearing aid, make sure the resident is wearing it and it is turned on.
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #5 Turn off televisions and radios
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #6 Speak clearly and do not shout. If the person favors one ear, speak to that side
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #7 Lower the pitch of your voice
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #8 Do not chew gum, eat, or cover your mouth with your hand while speaking
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #9 Do not exaggerate pronunciation of words or mouth the words in an exaggerated way
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #10 Use simple words and short sentences
Hearing Impairment Guidelines #11 Use pen and paper or a communication board when needed
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