NSG 3600 Exam 2 Questions and Answers|
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While assessing a patient's neurological status, the nurse asks the patient to
close his eyes. She then puts a teaspoon of peanut butter under his nose and
asks him to identify the smell. The nurse is assessing which of the following
senses?
Olfactory
Mr. Fields is a resident of a long-term care facility who has moderate hearing
loss. When communicating with Mr. Fields, what should the nurse do?
Minimize background noises and ensure that lighting is adequate to see the
nurse's face
The oncology nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the
following statements would be a priority assessment for the nurse?
Have you been experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors
that may place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following
questions should she ask?
Do you work around loud noises at work?
You are working on a neurological unit and a physician asks you to perform a
sensory experience assessment for a patient. You think about what things may
, place a person at risk for disturbed sensory perception and come up with which
of the following? Choose all that apply.
Diminished senses related to advanced age
Medications that alter certain senses
Neuropathy related to diabetes mellitus
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a client for sensory perception
dysfunction. Which of the following assessment techniques will the nurse use to
gather objective data? Select all that apply.
Observation
Diagnostic tests and procedures
Physical assessment
The nurse assesses that the client has sensory impairment from longterm
furosemide (Lasix) use. Which of the following actions will the nurse implement?
When communicating with the client, use a lower tone of voice
Which of the following patients is experiencing a disturbance in sensory
perception as the primary problem rather than the etiology of another problem?
A patient who is experiencing acute confusion as a result of a drug interaction
For which conditions would the nurse assess to determine if a patient is
suffering from sensory deprivation or overload? (Select all that apply.)
Thought disorganization
Boredom
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While assessing a patient's neurological status, the nurse asks the patient to
close his eyes. She then puts a teaspoon of peanut butter under his nose and
asks him to identify the smell. The nurse is assessing which of the following
senses?
Olfactory
Mr. Fields is a resident of a long-term care facility who has moderate hearing
loss. When communicating with Mr. Fields, what should the nurse do?
Minimize background noises and ensure that lighting is adequate to see the
nurse's face
The oncology nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the
following statements would be a priority assessment for the nurse?
Have you been experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors
that may place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following
questions should she ask?
Do you work around loud noises at work?
You are working on a neurological unit and a physician asks you to perform a
sensory experience assessment for a patient. You think about what things may
, place a person at risk for disturbed sensory perception and come up with which
of the following? Choose all that apply.
Diminished senses related to advanced age
Medications that alter certain senses
Neuropathy related to diabetes mellitus
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a client for sensory perception
dysfunction. Which of the following assessment techniques will the nurse use to
gather objective data? Select all that apply.
Observation
Diagnostic tests and procedures
Physical assessment
The nurse assesses that the client has sensory impairment from longterm
furosemide (Lasix) use. Which of the following actions will the nurse implement?
When communicating with the client, use a lower tone of voice
Which of the following patients is experiencing a disturbance in sensory
perception as the primary problem rather than the etiology of another problem?
A patient who is experiencing acute confusion as a result of a drug interaction
For which conditions would the nurse assess to determine if a patient is
suffering from sensory deprivation or overload? (Select all that apply.)
Thought disorganization
Boredom
