Restorative careQuestion 1514 of 1700
How can you help a resident with hearing loss understand you?
- Shout from the doorway so the resident can hear every word from across the room
- Speak from behind
- Turn off the lights
- Stand directly in front, use gestures, and use a light touch to get attention
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Correct answer: Stand directly in front, use gestures, and use a light touch to get attention
Use vision and touch to support communication.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.7: Assisting With Sensory Deficits
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026