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charchew

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Which part of the ear is responsible for transmitting sound to the inner ear?
 
  a. Auditory canal
  b. Middle ear
  c. External ear
  d. Labyrinth

Question 2

A visiting nurse completes an assessment of the ambulatory patient in the home and determines the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury related to decreased vision.
 
   Based on this assessment, the patient will benefit the most from which of the following actions? a. Installing fluorescent lighting throughout the house
  b. Evaluating the need to reposition furniture
  c. Maintaining complete bed rest in a hospital bed with side rails
  d. Applying physical restraints



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Answer to Question 1

B

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A The auditory canal shelters the tympanic membrane and maintains its elasticity.
B The function of the middle ear is to transmit sound from the external auditory canal to the inner ear. It consists of the tympanic membrane, the ossicles, and the oval window.
C The external ear does not transmit sound to the inner ear.
D The labyrinth consists of the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, and contains fluid and tiny hair cells.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Attempts should be made to reduce glare. Light bulbs that are 60 watts or less may be increased to 75 watts nonglare to help improve visibility. The best intervention to prevent falls is first to orient the patient to the surroundings.
B Evaluating the positioning of furniture in the room and stairways is the best intervention to help prevent falls for the patient with decreased vision.
C Maintaining complete bed rest is not the best option. Complete bed rest can cause other health problems because of a lack of mobility.
D The patient should not be restrained for poor vision. Attempts should be made to help compensate for the decreased vision to prevent falls.





 

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