NCLEX-PN
Sensory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A cataract extraction is performed on a client's right eye. What is the priority nursing care immediately postoperative?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisting with range of motion prevents complications like stiffness while avoiding strain on the surgical eye.
Question 2 of 5
The elderly client is complaining of abdominal discomfort. Which scientific rationale should the nurse remember when addressing an elderly client's perception of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Age-related sensory decline reduces pain perception in the elderly, affecting reporting. Pain reaction varies, more medication is not standard, and the Wong scale is pediatric.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which signs/symptoms support this medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral ear pain is a primary symptom of acute otitis media. Foul drainage suggests chronic infection, congestion is non-specific, and hearing loss is less common acutely.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which assessment information should the nurse determine first when placing the client in the assigned room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homonymous hemianopia (loss of half the visual field) from a CVA affects safety and orientation, requiring immediate assessment. Bed preference, dietary setup, and PT consults are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A cataract extraction is performed on a client's right eye. What is the priority nursing care immediately postoperative?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisting with range of motion prevents complications like stiffness while avoiding strain on the surgical eye.