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N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 6. The elastic membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it is called the: a. Malleus b. Tympanic membrane c. Eustachian tube d. Cochlea 7. A disease of the middle ear often seen in children is: a.

Otitis media b. Labyrinthitis c. Presbycusis d. Otosclerosis Otitis media b. Labyrinthitis c. Presbycusis d. Otosclerosis

8. Age-related hearing loss is also called: a.

9. All of the following are true about sensory impairments EXCEPT: a. Some forms of hearing and visual impairment may have a genetic etiology. b. Sensory development peaks in early childhood and then begins to diminish. c. Adult onset hearing and vision loss are the world’s two highest ranking disabilities in individuals over 60 years of age. d. It is more common for hearing loss to occur from long-term exposure to noise rather than from a sudden loud sound. 10. When caring for a newborn, the nurse notices that the infant does not seem to focus on her face. In this case the nurse should: a. Call the family and see if the infant will focus on them b. Call the physician immediately c. Consult a pediatric ophthalmologist d. Do nothing, this is a normal finding The answer key is on page 151.

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