NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Sensory Perception Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 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
A client who is recovering from a spinal cord injury complains of blurred vision and a severe headache. His blood pressure is 210/140. The most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest autonomic dysreflexia, often triggered by bladder distention, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
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.