When speaking with a resident who has a hearing impairment, whose face should the light be on?

When speaking with a resident who has a hearing impairment, whose face should the light be on?

• A. The resident's face
• B. The room ceiling
• C. The NA's face
• D. The hallway

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that visual cues are essential when communicating with someone who has hearing impairment. Lighting should emphasize the person who is speaking so the resident can clearly see the speaker’s face, lip movements, and facial expressions. The light should be on the nursing assistant’s face, not on the resident’s or from overhead angles, because seeing the speaker’s mouth and expressions helps understanding and reduces miscommunication. Lighting the resident’s face or the ceiling can cast shadows or glare that make it harder to read lips and watch expressions. Position yourself in front of the resident with even lighting on your face to support clearer, more effective communication.

The main idea is that visual cues are essential when communicating with someone who has hearing impairment. Lighting should emphasize the person who is speaking so the resident can clearly see the speaker’s face, lip movements, and facial expressions. The light should be on the nursing assistant’s face, not on the resident’s or from overhead angles, because seeing the speaker’s mouth and expressions helps understanding and reduces miscommunication. Lighting the resident’s face or the ceiling can cast shadows or glare that make it harder to read lips and watch expressions. Position yourself in front of the resident with even lighting on your face to support clearer, more effective communication.