The nurse is instructing a client on the benefits of a cochlear implant. The client asks, "How am I able to interpret sound?" The nurse credits which of the following as significant in the production of hearing?
A) External microphone
B) Internal processor
C) Amplifier
D) Auditory nerve
D
Feedback:
The nurse credits stimulation of the auditory nerve in the transmission of the electrical signals to the brain for interpretation. The external processor and internal processor bring the sounds from the environment and send them to the internal processor, which converts to the electrical signal. An amplifier is used with typical hearing aids.
You might also like to view...
A patient has asked the nurse if it would be appropriate to use dextromethorphan to treat her cough. What type of cough is best suited to treatment with dextromethorphan?
A) An occasional, productive cough B) A cough that is nearly continuous and that is accompanied by copious secretions C) A cough that occurs when the patient is exposed to airborne irritants D) A dry, nonproductive cough
One vital skill in coping with health and other life crises is:
a. passive listening c. good communication b. conflict avoidance d. suppressing emotion
The patient's oral temperature is 37.1° C (98.78° F) at 1 PM. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg by mouth now. b. Off the patient an additional blanket. c. Document that the patient is normotensive. d. Compare this with the patient's prior readings.
A rural public health nurse is spending time reviewing death certificates. Which of the following best explains the purpose of this activity?
a. To ensure that local causes of death are consistent with national causes of death b. To confirm that no local health problems are beginning c. To evaluate effectiveness of health promotion programs d. To obtain mortality data for the local area