NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Sensory Perception Questions
Extract:
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 nurse is administering eardrops to a six (6)-year-old client. Which indicates the nurse is aware of the correct method for instilling eardrops to a child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For children under 3, pulling the pinna down and back straightens the ear canal; for older children like a 6-year-old, down and back is still appropriate. Upward or neutral pulls are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with chronic otitis media is scheduled for a mastoidectomy. Which discharge teaching should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the ear dry for six weeks prevents infection post-mastoidectomy. Blowing the nose closed increases pressure, hearing loss is not guaranteed, and ophthalmic drops are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the daughter of an 80-year-old female client who lives alone warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing furniture increases fall risk in an elderly client with potential sensory deficits, requiring intervention. Night-lights, CO detectors, and large-print books enhance safety.
Question 5 of 5
An adult client is admitted for removal of a cataract from her right eye. Which of the following would the client likely have experienced as a result of the cataracts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cataracts cause gradual blurring of vision due to lens opacity, not acute pain, itching, or headaches.