Sensory Perception Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
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A nurse is assessing a client whose family is concerned that the client has
developed dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
a manifestation of dementia?
Difficulty problem-solving
A charge nurse is discussing sensory processing disorder (SPD) with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse
make?
"SPD causes clients to be overly sensitive to stimuli, such as the feel of fabric on their
skin."
A nurse is caring for a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions
should the nurse use to enhance communication with the client? (Select all that
apply.)
Ensure the client wears their hearing aids.
Use a sign language interpreter.
Communicate using paper and pen.
Face the client when speaking.
A nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about the sensory system. The
nurse should include that the aging process is most likely to cause which of the
following changes?
Hearing loss
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My doctor said I should have an EMG.
What is that?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"It is a test that determines if there is nerve damage affecting a muscle."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has conductive hearing
loss. The nurse should identify which of the following factors as a potential cause
of conductive hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)
Trauma to the outer ear
Inflammation
Cerumen buildup
Otitis media
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports unintended weight loss.
The client reports that their food does not taste right. The nurse should inform
the client that ability to taste which of the following can decrease with age?
(Select all that apply.)
Sour
Bitter
Salty
A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about sensory alterations. Which of
the following information should the nurse include about sensory deprivation?
Risk factors for sensory deprivation include experiencing total vision or hearing loss.
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A nurse is assessing a client whose family is concerned that the client has
developed dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
a manifestation of dementia?
Difficulty problem-solving
A charge nurse is discussing sensory processing disorder (SPD) with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse
make?
"SPD causes clients to be overly sensitive to stimuli, such as the feel of fabric on their
skin."
A nurse is caring for a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions
should the nurse use to enhance communication with the client? (Select all that
apply.)
Ensure the client wears their hearing aids.
Use a sign language interpreter.
Communicate using paper and pen.
Face the client when speaking.
A nurse is teaching a group of older adult clients about the sensory system. The
nurse should include that the aging process is most likely to cause which of the
following changes?
Hearing loss
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My doctor said I should have an EMG.
What is that?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"It is a test that determines if there is nerve damage affecting a muscle."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has conductive hearing
loss. The nurse should identify which of the following factors as a potential cause
of conductive hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)
Trauma to the outer ear
Inflammation
Cerumen buildup
Otitis media
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports unintended weight loss.
The client reports that their food does not taste right. The nurse should inform
the client that ability to taste which of the following can decrease with age?
(Select all that apply.)
Sour
Bitter
Salty
A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about sensory alterations. Which of
the following information should the nurse include about sensory deprivation?
Risk factors for sensory deprivation include experiencing total vision or hearing loss.
