NURS 100 / NURS100: Quiz 3 Exam –
Fundamentals of Nursing | West Coast
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Patient with less activity. What can that lead to? -CORRECTANSWER - constipation
due to the decrease in peristaltic movements
If you listen to the bowl sounds of a person who is immobile, what sounds should you
expect to hear? -CORRECTANSWER hypoactive bowl sounds
What are the different documentations of bowl sounds? -CORRECTANSWER -
hypoactive
- normal active
- hyperactive
For a constipated patient, what do you promote in their diet? -CORRECTANSWER -
fiber
- fluids
- activity
How to promote sleep for a patient? -CORRECTANSWER - decrease environmental
stimuli
,- cluster activities when going into the patient's room
What prevents the patient from sleeping? -CORRECTANSWER - noisy machines/ lights
- discomfort
How do you care for a hearing impaired patient? -CORRECTANSWER - acknowledge
your presence in the room
- teach measures to prevent hearing loss
- decrease background noise before speaking
- check patient's hearing aids
- position yourself in the light so the patient can see your face
- talk directly to the patient
- use sign language, if appropriate
- write any ideas you cannot convey in another matter
What to ask a patient who has difficulty hearing? -CORRECTANSWER - if they have
their haring devices (when was the last time they changed the battery)
- which ear is better?
- ask patient if they are completely deaf or if one ear still functioning
How do you clean hearing aids? -CORRECTANSWER - moisten it
- wipe it dry
, How do you care for a patient who is visually impaired? -CORRECTANSWER -
acknowledge your presence in the room
- let patient know when you are leaving the room
- explain the reason for touching the patient before doing so
- keep call light within reach
- assist the patient by walking slightly ahead of them
- have patient organize/arrange their belongings to their liking
- use clock method when placing down items in front of them
What to do when a patient has a service dog? -CORRECTANSWER communicate with
the handler
What does it mean when a patient has sensory overload? -CORRECTANSWER -
causes anxiety, patient feels out of control
- patient experiences so much sensory stimuli the brain is unable to ignore stimuli or
respond meaningfully
How do you help patient with sensory overload? -CORRECTANSWER - focus on
reducing stimuli - - help patient gain control over the environment
What does it mean when a patient has sensory deprivation? -CORRECTANSWER -
impaired ability to receive environmental stimuli
- inability to process environmental stimuli
Fundamentals of Nursing | West Coast
University (WCU) | Latest 2026/2027
Verified Questions & Answers
Patient with less activity. What can that lead to? -CORRECTANSWER - constipation
due to the decrease in peristaltic movements
If you listen to the bowl sounds of a person who is immobile, what sounds should you
expect to hear? -CORRECTANSWER hypoactive bowl sounds
What are the different documentations of bowl sounds? -CORRECTANSWER -
hypoactive
- normal active
- hyperactive
For a constipated patient, what do you promote in their diet? -CORRECTANSWER -
fiber
- fluids
- activity
How to promote sleep for a patient? -CORRECTANSWER - decrease environmental
stimuli
,- cluster activities when going into the patient's room
What prevents the patient from sleeping? -CORRECTANSWER - noisy machines/ lights
- discomfort
How do you care for a hearing impaired patient? -CORRECTANSWER - acknowledge
your presence in the room
- teach measures to prevent hearing loss
- decrease background noise before speaking
- check patient's hearing aids
- position yourself in the light so the patient can see your face
- talk directly to the patient
- use sign language, if appropriate
- write any ideas you cannot convey in another matter
What to ask a patient who has difficulty hearing? -CORRECTANSWER - if they have
their haring devices (when was the last time they changed the battery)
- which ear is better?
- ask patient if they are completely deaf or if one ear still functioning
How do you clean hearing aids? -CORRECTANSWER - moisten it
- wipe it dry
, How do you care for a patient who is visually impaired? -CORRECTANSWER -
acknowledge your presence in the room
- let patient know when you are leaving the room
- explain the reason for touching the patient before doing so
- keep call light within reach
- assist the patient by walking slightly ahead of them
- have patient organize/arrange their belongings to their liking
- use clock method when placing down items in front of them
What to do when a patient has a service dog? -CORRECTANSWER communicate with
the handler
What does it mean when a patient has sensory overload? -CORRECTANSWER -
causes anxiety, patient feels out of control
- patient experiences so much sensory stimuli the brain is unable to ignore stimuli or
respond meaningfully
How do you help patient with sensory overload? -CORRECTANSWER - focus on
reducing stimuli - - help patient gain control over the environment
What does it mean when a patient has sensory deprivation? -CORRECTANSWER -
impaired ability to receive environmental stimuli
- inability to process environmental stimuli
