While Participating in a Community Auditory Screening,the Nurse Is Alert

question 8

Multiple Choice

While participating in a community auditory screening,the nurse is alert to the population that has the greatest prevalence of problems.The nurse is aware that hearing impairment is more common for:

• A) Whites
• B) Asian Americans
• C) African Americans
• D) Native Americans

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A nerve in the head responsible for conveying images from the retina to the brain.

Perceptual Set

The tendency for a person's expectations, motivations, and experiences to influence their perception of stimuli.

Sensory Adaptation

The phenomenon of sensory receptors becoming less reactive to continuous stimuli over a period.

Subliminal Persuasion

A method of trying to influence people's thoughts, feelings, or actions without their conscious awareness.