Question

matching
match the term related to hearing and vision problems with the correct definition.

1. ______dizziness
2. ______ringing in the ears
3. ______method of writing using raised dots
4. ______infection of the middle ear

a. otitis media
b. tinnitus
c. vertigo
d. braille

fill in the blanks

1. explain why the following behaviours may occur in clients with hearing problems.

a. avoids social situations
b. controls conversations
c. fatigue, frustration, irritability

1. what should you do to clean and store eyeglasses?

a. cleaning
b. storage

1. if you see a client with a guide dog or a white cane with a red tip, you should recognize that the client is ______.
2. list five ways in which you can provide support to a client who uses a service dog?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Explanation:

1. Dizziness is often associated with a sensation of spinning, which is vertigo.
2. Ringing in the ears is known as tinnitus.
3. The method of writing using raised - dots is braille.
4. Infection of the middle ear is otitis media.

27a. Clients with hearing problems may avoid social situations because they struggle to understand conversations, feel self - conscious, or fear embarrassment.
27b. They may control conversations to ensure they can follow along, by speaking more or dictating the topic.
27c. Fatigue, frustration, and irritability can occur due to the extra effort required to hear and understand others, as well as the stress of communication difficulties.
28a. To clean eyeglasses, use a mild soap or lens cleaner and a soft, lint - free cloth. Rinse with water first if there is debris.
28b. For storage, keep eyeglasses in a hard case to protect them from scratches and damage.

1. A client with a guide dog or a white cane with a red tip is visually impaired.
2. Ways to support a client with a service dog: a. Do not distract the dog. b. Ask before petting the dog. c. Provide clear instructions if needed. d. Give the client and dog space. e. Be patient and understanding.

Answer:

1. C. Vertigo
2. B. Tinnitus
3. D. Braille
4. A. Otitis media

27a. Struggle to understand conversations, feel self - conscious, fear embarrassment.
27b. To ensure they can follow along, by speaking more or dictating the topic.
27c. Extra effort to hear and understand, stress of communication difficulties.
28a. Use mild soap or lens cleaner and soft, lint - free cloth; rinse if debris.
28b. Keep in hard case.

1. Visually impaired

30a. Do not distract the dog.
30b. Ask before petting the dog.
30c. Provide clear instructions if needed.
30d. Give the client and dog space.
30e. Be patient and understanding.