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Hearing Impairment: Pathology
Conductive hearing loss: |
impairs sound from being conducted from outer to middle ear
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Hearing Impairment: Pathology
Sensorineural hearing loss: |
decreased ability to understand spoken words
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Hearing Impairment: Pathology
Central hearing loss: |
difficulty understanding the meaning of words heard
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4 major types of hearing impairment
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Conductive
Sensorineural (hearing aid does not work) Mixed Central and functional |
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Diagnostic studies (test for hearing acuity)
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*Gross screening - whisper 12" from patient's ear repeat word do this to both ears
*Tuning fork - differentiates between conductive and sensorineural *Audiometry: most useful Tests for Vestibular function (pure tone earphones) *Caloric test stimulus Tests Vestibular Nerve Function (cold water in ear then warm water) *Posturography - balance test moving platform |
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Nursing Interventions
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*Health Promotion
-Environmental noise control (teenagers) -Immunization -Ototoxic drugs VERY IMPORTANT |
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Nursing Interventions
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*Assistive Devices
-Hearing aids -Speech reading -Cochlear implant -Assisted listening devices |
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Nursing Care
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*Communication with hearing impaired patients:
-Nonverbal Aids (use your hands, maintain eye contact, use touch, quiet, private area) -Verbal Aids (speak normally, don't overenunciate, use simple sentences) |
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Evaluation: Outcomes
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*Patient will lead a satisfying life with hearing loss
*Patient will use and maintain hearing aid correctly *Patient will communicate effectively with others |
