what are signs of hearing loss select all that apply

ATI RN

Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. What are signs of hearing loss? (Select all that apply)

A. Answering questions correctly
B. Presence of cerumen
C. Tinnitus
D. Frequent asking of others to repeat statements

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Signs of hearing loss include tinnitus, frequent asking to repeat statements, and shouting in conversations.

2. What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?

A. Chronic pain
B. Dupuytren’s contracture
C. Inflammation
D. Kyphosis

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures. Chronic pain (Choice A) can occur in osteoporosis but is not a specific finding. Dupuytren’s contracture (Choice B) is a condition affecting hand fingers' connective tissue, not typically associated with osteoporosis. Inflammation (Choice C) is not a typical finding in osteoporosis but rather a characteristic of other conditions.

3. Which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with human immunodefiency virus (HIV) would require further teaching?

A. "I will have to be careful and avoid crowds."?
B. "I will take prescribed medications."?
C. "I will have to take medications for the rest of my life."?
D. "I will only need to take HIV medications for 6 months, and I will be cured

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

4. What is the condition called when the client's pupils are different sizes and have been this way since childhood?

A. Exophthalmos
B. Anisocoria
C. Strabismus
D. Scleral edema

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Anisocoria is the correct answer. Anisocoria is the condition of having pupils of different sizes. Exophthalmos refers to abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, not pupil size difference. Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. Scleral edema is swelling of the sclera, the white part of the eye, and not related to differing pupil sizes.