WorksheetsSensory Perception
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The nurse is reviewing the chart of an older adult client. Which sensory changes does the nurse anticipate have occurred? (Select all that apply.)
Decreased sense of taste
Decreased sense of hearing
Increased tactile sensation
Increased sense of taste
Impaired sense of smell
The nurse is reviewing the physiology of sensory perception. Which sensory perceptions are associated with internal stimuli? (Select all that apply.)
Visual
Stereognosis
Olfactory
Gustatory
Visceral
The nurse is caring for a client with visual impairment. The nurse understands that which comorbidity is associated with v
Dizziness
Stroke
Diabetes
Convergence
Hypertension
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a client diagnosed with strabismus. Which most accurately describes the nurse's understanding of the diagnosis?
Change in distant vision
Misalignment of the eyes
Eyes turned inward toward each other
Pupils' inability to constrict
The nurse assessing the lacrimal glands of a newborn observes excessive tearing in the right eye. Which most accurately describes the etiology of the assessment finding?
Infection
Allergies
Blockage of nasolacrimal duct
Neurologic disorder
The nurse is testing a client's six cardinal fields of vision. Which cranial nerves is the nurse assessing? (Select all that apply.)
Cranial nerve III (oculomotor)
Cranial nerve IV (trochlear)
Cranial nerve VI (abducens)
Cranial nerve II (optic)
Cranial nerve X (vagus)
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's sensory function. Which neurosensory assessments will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Testing kinesthesia
Identification of vibration
Administering the Romberg test
Distinguishing sharp from dull
Hot and cold sensation
The nurse is caring for an older adult client that requires a visual aid for reading. Based on the client's need, which visual change has the client experienced?
Myopia
Hyperopia
Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
The nurse is providing visual screenings for school-age children. The nurse understands that which visual problem is most commonly diagnosed in school-age children?
Strabismus
Corneal light reflex
Convergence
Accomodation
The nurse is caring for an adult client with hyperlipidemia. Which assessment finding is most associated with the client's diagnosis?
Xanthelasma
Ptosis
Hordeolum
Exophthalmos
A nurse is providing teaching for a client diagnosed with an olfactory deficit. Which interventions specifically related to an olfactory deficit will the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Set up a schedule for changing the batteries in carbon monoxide detectors.
Darken the rooms with shades.
Check the expiration dates on food.
Recommend the client purchase smoke detectors with flashing lights.
Review home cleaning supplies with the client.
The nurse is caring for a client at risk for sensory overload. Which nursing interventions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Providing earphones for the client
Shading the windows
Providing books and newspapers
Scheduling clustered care
Explaining environmental sounds
The nurse is caring for an older adult who has experienced a loss of vision. Which will the nurse implement into the plan of care?
Announcing presence when entering the room
Speaking at a moderate rate
Using finger spelling as appropriate
Decreasing background noises before communicating
The nurse is assessing a visually impaired client's home environment for safety. Which finding is most concerning for the nurse?
Chairs pushed under the table
Throw rugs
Telephone with large-print dial
Colored rims on dishes
The nurse is preparing to examine the ears of a 2-year-old child. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to the assessment?
Pull the auricle up and back.
Remove the cerumen prior to the examination with the otoscope.
Allow the child to play with the otoscope.
Have the parent help hold the child's head against their chest.
The nurse is caring for a visually impaired client who will be utilizing a service dog. Which statement most accurately describes the nurse's understanding of service dogs?
"The service dog can assist with activities of daily living."
"Service dogs can be easily obtained for the visually impaired."
"Another family member will need to care for the service dog."
"The cost of training a service dog is inexpensive."
The nurse is reviewing the prescription for a client requiring a surgical procedure to remove cataracts. The nurse understands that which collaborative team member will most likely perform the client's surgery?
Otolaryngologist
General surgeon
Optometrist
Ophthalmologist
The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a permanent hearing loss. Which referral is most beneficial to assist the client in adjusting to the sensory deficit?
Ophthalmologist
Class for American sign language
Audiologist
Otolaryngologist
The nurse is caring for a client with open-angle glaucoma who is concerned about treatment of the condition. Which statement by the nurse most accurately describes the treatment plan for the client?
"The optometrist will discuss the plan for treatment."
"Cataract removal will help resolve the glaucoma."
"There currently is no treatment for glaucoma."
"You will be prescribed medication for treatment."
The nurse is admitting a client for the treatment of closed-angle glaucoma. Which procedure should the nurse anticipate will be performed?
Photodynamic therapy
Lens implantation
Laser iridotomy
Laser surgery
