Answer to Question 1
D
Care for hearing aids include:
Make sure your fingers are dry and clean before handling hearing aids.
Insert and remove the hearing aid over a soft surface.
Place the battery in the hearing aid when it is turned off.
Remove the hearing aid battery when not in use and store it in a marked container in a safe place.
Protect hearing aids from water and excessive heat or cold.
Use a soft dry cloth to wipe hearing aids and a soft brush to clean difficult to reach areas.
Answer to Question 2
C
The Joint Commission standard for record of care, treatment, and services requires that your documentation be within the context of the nursing process, including evidence of patient and family teaching and discharge planning. Other standards include those directed by state and federal regulatory agencies such as HIPAA, as enforced through the Department of Justice, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Health care - patient-centered
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.