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