NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Sensory Perception Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is very hard of hearing. How should the nurse communicate with this person?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing in front and speaking clearly aids lip-reading and communication for a hard-of-hearing client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse speaks with the client who recently learned that cataracts are developing in both of the client's eyes. Which statement made by the client should the nurse correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Although there is reduced vision with beginning cataract development, a person can wait until vision worsens before having surgery. When vision is reduced to the extent that ADLs are affected, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. If both eyes have cataracts, usually the eyes are treated in separate procedures. Surgery for a cataract involves removal of the client's lens, and in most situations, the lens is replaced with an intraocular lens.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
An adult man fell off a ladder and hit his head and lost consciousness. After regaining consciousness several minutes later, he was drowsy and had trouble staying awake. He is admitted to the hospital for evaluation. The nursing care plan will most likely include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees promotes gravity drainage of fluid and reduces cerebral edema. Coughing, forcing fluids, and chest physical therapy may increase intracranial pressure and are contraindicated.