RNRS 117- HEARING IMPAIRMENT (PEARSON) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A++
The nurse is creating a care plan for an older adult patient in the clinic who has a
hearing impairment.
Which nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for inclusion in the plan of care?
Health Maintenance, Ineffective
Lifestyle, Sedentary
Communication: Verbal, Impaired
Nutrition, Imbalanced: Less than Body Requirements
Communication: Verbal, Impaired
A pregnant woman is being assessed for syphilis and herpes. The patient asks
why this screening is needed.
Which is the best explanation from the nurse?
"Certain infections are screened during pregnancy, because they can affect the
developing fetus."
"Certain viruses can affect the fetus and need to be cured before birth of the
fetus."
, "Diseases need to be cured before pregnancy so that a fetus is not affected."
"Diseases need to be cured during pregnancy before they affect the fetus."
"Certain infections are screened during pregnancy, because they can affect the
developing fetus."
By which age should hearing loss be diagnosed in an infant?
12 months
9 months
6 months
3 months
3 months
The nurse is caring for a patient who reports decreased hearing and ear fullness
during an upper respiratory infection.
Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Adrenergic
Loop diuretic
Macrolide antibiotic
Corticosteroid
Adrenergic
The nurse is assessing a patient for signs of impaired hearing, forgetfulness, and
depression. The healthcare provider has diagnosed the patient with presbycusis.
Which therapy should the nurse anticipate will be ordered?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A++
The nurse is creating a care plan for an older adult patient in the clinic who has a
hearing impairment.
Which nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for inclusion in the plan of care?
Health Maintenance, Ineffective
Lifestyle, Sedentary
Communication: Verbal, Impaired
Nutrition, Imbalanced: Less than Body Requirements
Communication: Verbal, Impaired
A pregnant woman is being assessed for syphilis and herpes. The patient asks
why this screening is needed.
Which is the best explanation from the nurse?
"Certain infections are screened during pregnancy, because they can affect the
developing fetus."
"Certain viruses can affect the fetus and need to be cured before birth of the
fetus."
, "Diseases need to be cured before pregnancy so that a fetus is not affected."
"Diseases need to be cured during pregnancy before they affect the fetus."
"Certain infections are screened during pregnancy, because they can affect the
developing fetus."
By which age should hearing loss be diagnosed in an infant?
12 months
9 months
6 months
3 months
3 months
The nurse is caring for a patient who reports decreased hearing and ear fullness
during an upper respiratory infection.
Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Adrenergic
Loop diuretic
Macrolide antibiotic
Corticosteroid
Adrenergic
The nurse is assessing a patient for signs of impaired hearing, forgetfulness, and
depression. The healthcare provider has diagnosed the patient with presbycusis.
Which therapy should the nurse anticipate will be ordered?
