Prevention of Hearing Impairment in Children Is a Major Goal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Prevention of hearing impairment in children is a major goal for the nurse.This can be achieved through:

• A)Being involved in immunization clinics for children.
• B)Assessing a newborn for hearing loss.
• C)Answering parents' questions about hearing aids.
• D)Participating in hearing screening in the community.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on certain stimuli in the environment while ignoring others.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret sensory information to give meaning to their environment.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that examines how individuals' self-concepts are influenced by their membership in social groups.