NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Sensory Perception Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The elderly male client tells the nurse, 'My wife says her cooking hasn't changed, but it is bland and tasteless.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Age-related taste bud decline reduces taste perception, a common issue in the elderly. Talking to the wife, blaming medications, or suggesting grilling are less appropriate.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The client with diminished sight has problems with the glare from light. Which recommendation should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing sunglasses and hats with brims while outdoors blocks direct light, reducing glare. Fluorescent lighting and direct sunlight increase glare, and avoiding sunny days is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for the nurse holding the otoscope with the hand in a pencil-hold position when examining the client's ear?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pencil-hold prevents deep insertion, protecting the ear canal and tympanic membrane. Comfort, visualization, and pain avoidance are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
Which teaching instruction should the nurse discuss with students who are on the high school swim team when discussing how to prevent external otitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A drying agent (e.g., alcohol-based drops) prevents external otitis by removing moisture. Swim caps and ear plugs are protective, and bulb syringes risk trauma.