Deaf/Mute Population Nursing Considerations - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. Obtain health history
2. Do not speak loudly
3. Speak clearly
4. Face the client when speaking
5. Restate message if needed
6. Be patient
7. Make sure you have their attention
8. Do not raise your voice
9. Reduce background noises
10. Advice about support groups
11. Accommodate to them
12. Ask for preferred communication techniques
13. Use simple intructions
14. Provide support
15. Provide an interpreter
16. Sit closer to them
17. Ask for concerns
18. Make sure they utilize hearing aids
19. Free
20. Assess level of learning