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What is the primary function of the ear besides hearing?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of hearing impairment?
People with hearing impairment may refuse to wear hearing aids because they do not want to admit to aging.
Which strategy is recommended when communicating with a hearing-impaired client?
Hearing aids amplify both background noise and speech sounds.
What should a PSW avoid doing to support speech reading for clients with hearing impairment?
Which device uses a lighting system attached to doors and smoke detectors to assist the hearing impaired?
A PSW should speak loudly and shout when communicating with hearing aid users to ensure they understand.
Reduced vision can lead to adaptations in how a person performs activities of daily living over time.
When guiding a visually impaired client, what is the recommended method?
Service dogs should not be touched when they are working with their harness on.
Which of the following visual aids helps those with vision impairment read more effectively?
Background noise should be decreased whenever possible to improve communication with those who have hearing impairments.
What should a PSW do before physically guiding a visually impaired client?
Which communication method uses hand symbols to represent words for hearing impaired individuals?
Using complex medical terminology helps hearing impaired clients understand better.
Psychosocial health can be affected by both hearing and vision impairments.
Which of these is NOT an aid to assist the visually impaired?
A hearing aid should be kept in a dry storage area and checked regularly for damage.
What is a recommended way to ensure a hearing-impaired client understands the information shared?
Clients with vision impairment should not be made aware when the PSW leaves or returns to the room.
Which of the following is a benefit of hearing dogs for the impaired?
It is acceptable for a PSW to interfere with a client’s independence in daily living tasks if the client has vision impairment.
What is the purpose of TTY technology?
What is one common adaptation for individuals with vision impairment when performing daily tasks?
Which of the following is a crucial strategy for reducing frustration when communicating with hearing-impaired individuals?
Visual aids are not necessary if the client prefers auditory communication methods.
It is always appropriate for a PSW to assist a visually impaired client without asking for permission first.