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SCENARIOB 2. You understand that the patient's hearing problem differs from deafness in that: a. The patient has a problem in his You are providing care to an older aduft patient who has falen in his home. When speaking to the patient, it seems ike the patient does not hear. The paient is awake and alert, breathing and has a puise. The patient's son is preser and tellis you that his father is hard of hearing. b. There is a problem with the nerve that C. The patent has difficulty hearing high- d. The patient can rely on his hearing for midde ear tranamits sound frequency sounds. 1. When dealing with this patient, which of the following is the most important? a. Use a loud shouting voice when talking to the patient during the interview Repeat the same question several times before allowing the patient to answer. b. c. Speak slowly and clearly to the patient when interacting with him. rather than the front. SELF-ASSESSMENT 3 3. The emergency medical services (EMS) Directions: Answer the questions by selecting the correct letrers) system for which you work deals with a large older adult population. When talking with other emergency medical responders EMRs) about this population, which statement indicates a lack of knowledge about this age group? a. "Older people might not really tell you 1. Which of the following would you identify as a normal change related to aging? a. Thickening of the heart muscle b. Increased lung elasticity c. Increased movement through the how sick they feel. able to remember things. problems. changes that put them at risk. digestive system b. 'You need to expect that they won't be c. "They are at greater risk for breathing d. "Older adults experience sensory d. Loss of the ability to learn In older adult women, the risk of fractures 2. is increased because their: a. Pain sensation is diminished. b. Tolerance to glare is reduced c. Bones become less dense. d. Level of activity declines Chapter 26: Oder Adults and Patients with Special Healthcare or Functional Needs T 139

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