NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Sensory Perception Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with glaucoma. Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glaucoma causes loss of peripheral vision due to optic nerve damage from increased intraocular pressure. Floaters suggest vitreous issues, yellow haze is unrelated, and a curtain indicates retinal detachment.
Question 2 of 5
The 65-year-old client is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which statement by the client indicates the client needs more discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-watt bulbs reduce visibility, counterproductive in macular degeneration. Magnification, Amsler grid monitoring (daily preferred), and low-vision centers are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The 65-year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports he thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time, and he denies any type of eye pain. Which eye disorder should the nurse suspect the client has?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision and a sense of dirty glasses without pain suggest cataracts, common in older adults. Corneal dystrophy is rarer, conjunctivitis causes redness, and diabetic retinopathy involves floaters or spots.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with glaucoma is prescribed a miotic cholinergic medication. Which data indicate the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Miotic cholinergics (e.g., pilocarpine) reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma by increasing aqueous outflow. Redness, pupil reaction, and floaters are not primary indicators.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement indicates to the nurse the client is experiencing some hearing loss?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning up the television volume suggests hearing loss. Ear cleaning is unrelated, ear pain suggests infection, and dizziness indicates vestibular issues.