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