NUR125 Exam 4 (Mod 10-12)
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers.
GRADED A+. Latest 2026/2027
Update.
What indicates an alteration in body image after an ileostomy?
Asking, 'Will it always look so bright red and bloody?'
What are the senses involved in sensory perception?
Sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, position and motion, size, shape, and
texture.
What is sensory overload?
A condition where an individual is exposed to excessive sensory stimuli, leading
to discomfort.
What factors influence sensory function?
Age, meaningful stimuli, amount of stimuli, social interaction, environmental
factors, and cultural factors.
What is the nursing process in relation to sensory perception?
It involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of
sensory function.
,What should a nurse do to enhance communication with a client who has
hearing loss?
Ensure the client wears their hearing aids and face the client when speaking.
Slow your rate of speech, but not exaggerated.
- avoid exaggerated lip movements
- Speak in a normal voice. louder = distortion
- Medium or lower pitch voice helps.
A nurse is assessing a client for conductive hearing loss. When using the Rinne
test, which of the following results should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client has conductive hearing loss of the left ear?
A. Air conduction is less than bone conduction in the left ear.
B. Air conduction is greater than bone conduction in the left ear.
C. Sound is lateralizing to the right ear.
D. Sound is lateralizing to the left ear.
A. Air conduction is less than bone conduction in the left ear.
This finding indicates conductive hearing loss
What is the goal of health promotion in nursing?
To maintain and improve the health of clients through education and
preventive measures.
What is apraxia?
Lack of ability to accomplish once known tasks (can no longer put on shoes or
dial a phone)
What adaptations can be made for clients with visual loss?
Use of canes, proper lighting, and orientation to the environment.
What adaptations can be made for clients with reduced hearing?
Use of hearing aids, sign language interpreters, and clear communication
methods.
What is the importance of socialization for clients with sensory loss?
It helps maintain mental health and encourages engagement with others.
,What is the role of assistive devices in nursing?
To enhance the patient's ability to perform daily activities and improve quality
of life.
What is the purpose of screening in health promotion?
To identify potential health issues early and provide timely interventions.
What is the significance of patient outcomes in the nursing process?
To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care as
necessary.
What does the nursing process implementation phase involve?
Taking action to promote health and address patient needs based on
assessment findings.
What are common sensory deficits?
Visual impairment, hearing loss, and communication difficulties.
What is the final step of the nursing process?
Evaluation, which assesses the effectiveness of the care provided.
What is the process of reception in sensory assessment?
Stimulation of sensory receptors creating a nerve impulse.
Define perception in the context of sensation.
Cortical awareness and interpretation of the stimulus based on past
experiences.
What is the reaction in sensory processes?
Behavioral or physiological response to the perceived stimulus.
What does sensation encompass?
Overall awareness through sense mechanisms such as visual, auditory, tactile,
olfactory, gustatory, kinesthetic, and stereognosis.
What is a sensory deficit?
, Partial or complete loss in one or more senses, leading to withdrawal or
compensatory adaptation.
What is sensory deprivation?
- Reduced meaningful input or patterns, leading to cognitive changes, anxiety,
and perceptual distortions.
- A condition resulting from a lack of sensory input, leading to potential
psychological effects.
What characterizes sensory overload?
Excessive stimulation that the brain cannot process, mimicking deprivation.
What are common risk factors influencing sensory function?
Age, environment, medications, diseases, and cultural/ethnic disparities.
What does it mean to have a disorder that impacts your sense of touch?
Stereognosis
What is presbyopia?
Near vision loss typically occurring around ages 40-50.
What interventions can support cataracts?
- sunglasses can lessen glare
- Improved lighting can compensate for blurred vision
Avoid eye rubbing.
This is different than macular degenration.
What is Presbycusis?
Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss affecting the inner ear, typically
causing difficulty with high-pitched sounds and speech clarity.
What term is associated with balance deficits and coordination issues?
Proprioception (involved with kinesthetics)
What is the name of the disorder that can cause dizziness and impact
proprioception?
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers.
GRADED A+. Latest 2026/2027
Update.
What indicates an alteration in body image after an ileostomy?
Asking, 'Will it always look so bright red and bloody?'
What are the senses involved in sensory perception?
Sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, position and motion, size, shape, and
texture.
What is sensory overload?
A condition where an individual is exposed to excessive sensory stimuli, leading
to discomfort.
What factors influence sensory function?
Age, meaningful stimuli, amount of stimuli, social interaction, environmental
factors, and cultural factors.
What is the nursing process in relation to sensory perception?
It involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of
sensory function.
,What should a nurse do to enhance communication with a client who has
hearing loss?
Ensure the client wears their hearing aids and face the client when speaking.
Slow your rate of speech, but not exaggerated.
- avoid exaggerated lip movements
- Speak in a normal voice. louder = distortion
- Medium or lower pitch voice helps.
A nurse is assessing a client for conductive hearing loss. When using the Rinne
test, which of the following results should the nurse identify as an indication
that the client has conductive hearing loss of the left ear?
A. Air conduction is less than bone conduction in the left ear.
B. Air conduction is greater than bone conduction in the left ear.
C. Sound is lateralizing to the right ear.
D. Sound is lateralizing to the left ear.
A. Air conduction is less than bone conduction in the left ear.
This finding indicates conductive hearing loss
What is the goal of health promotion in nursing?
To maintain and improve the health of clients through education and
preventive measures.
What is apraxia?
Lack of ability to accomplish once known tasks (can no longer put on shoes or
dial a phone)
What adaptations can be made for clients with visual loss?
Use of canes, proper lighting, and orientation to the environment.
What adaptations can be made for clients with reduced hearing?
Use of hearing aids, sign language interpreters, and clear communication
methods.
What is the importance of socialization for clients with sensory loss?
It helps maintain mental health and encourages engagement with others.
,What is the role of assistive devices in nursing?
To enhance the patient's ability to perform daily activities and improve quality
of life.
What is the purpose of screening in health promotion?
To identify potential health issues early and provide timely interventions.
What is the significance of patient outcomes in the nursing process?
To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care as
necessary.
What does the nursing process implementation phase involve?
Taking action to promote health and address patient needs based on
assessment findings.
What are common sensory deficits?
Visual impairment, hearing loss, and communication difficulties.
What is the final step of the nursing process?
Evaluation, which assesses the effectiveness of the care provided.
What is the process of reception in sensory assessment?
Stimulation of sensory receptors creating a nerve impulse.
Define perception in the context of sensation.
Cortical awareness and interpretation of the stimulus based on past
experiences.
What is the reaction in sensory processes?
Behavioral or physiological response to the perceived stimulus.
What does sensation encompass?
Overall awareness through sense mechanisms such as visual, auditory, tactile,
olfactory, gustatory, kinesthetic, and stereognosis.
What is a sensory deficit?
, Partial or complete loss in one or more senses, leading to withdrawal or
compensatory adaptation.
What is sensory deprivation?
- Reduced meaningful input or patterns, leading to cognitive changes, anxiety,
and perceptual distortions.
- A condition resulting from a lack of sensory input, leading to potential
psychological effects.
What characterizes sensory overload?
Excessive stimulation that the brain cannot process, mimicking deprivation.
What are common risk factors influencing sensory function?
Age, environment, medications, diseases, and cultural/ethnic disparities.
What does it mean to have a disorder that impacts your sense of touch?
Stereognosis
What is presbyopia?
Near vision loss typically occurring around ages 40-50.
What interventions can support cataracts?
- sunglasses can lessen glare
- Improved lighting can compensate for blurred vision
Avoid eye rubbing.
This is different than macular degenration.
What is Presbycusis?
Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss affecting the inner ear, typically
causing difficulty with high-pitched sounds and speech clarity.
What term is associated with balance deficits and coordination issues?
Proprioception (involved with kinesthetics)
What is the name of the disorder that can cause dizziness and impact
proprioception?
