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NUR 310 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
NUR 310- Exam 2
The older adult client, who lives alone, has been admitted to the intensive care
unit (ICU) following a stroke. She is now agitated and complaining about the
noise. What will the nurse add to her care plan?
Instruct the client in self-stimulation methods such as singing.
Provide pet therapy.
Provide a consistent, predictable pattern of stimulation.
Offer frequent back rubs.
Provide a consistent, predictable pattern of stimulation.
A client brought to the emergency room is unconscious and cannot be
aroused. The client is breathing and has a heartbeat. What state of awareness
is this client exhibiting?
Somnolence
Coma
Asleep
Stupor
Coma
The nurse is assessing a neglected child brought to the emergency
department. The grandparent of the child reports that the child remains in the
crib constantly, and is only removed from the crib when being fed. Which
action should the nurse share with the grandparent to avoid sensory
deprivation for the child?
Allowing the child to cry to self-soothe.
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Rocking the child after feeding.
Frequently talking to and touching the child.
Keeping the room quiet so the child sleeps more.
Frequently talking to and touching the child.
A 4-year-old child's parent is employed and works from home. To accomplish
their daily work, the parent allows the child to watch television for 6 to 8 hours
per day. Based on this information, what nursing concern is applicable to this
family?
altered thought processes related to sensory overload
altered skin integrity related to absent tactile sensation
altered parenting associated with failure to provide stimuli for growth
lack of diversional activities related to impaired senses
altered parenting associated with failure to provide stimuli for growth
The nurse is assessing a group of assigned clients. Which client's does the
nurse determine are more sensitive to sensory alterations? Select all that
apply.
a 65-year-old client who serve in the Vietnam War and is living alone
a 75-year-old male admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection
a 50-year-old client who works in a baseball stadium
a 75-year-old client taking opioid pain medication for a fractured hip
a 65-year-old client staying in an assisted living community
a 65-year-old client who serve in the Vietnam War and is living alone
a 75-year-old male admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection
a 50-year-old client who works in a baseball stadium
a 75-year-old client taking opioid pain medication for a fractured hip
A client has just been told that he has lung cancer. The health care provider
then describes several potential courses of treatment to the client. When the
health care provider leaves the room, the client asks the nurse, "What did he
just say?" The nurse understands that the client is experiencing:
sensory overload.
sensory perception.
sensory deprivation.
sensoristasis.
sensory overload.
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Which is not a lifespan consideration for sensory perception?
School-age children learn to make independent responses based on what is
perceived through the senses.
Toddlers explore their environment by seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and
smelling.
A newborn's sensory perception is very refined.
Preschoolers seek out information using organized play.
A newborn's sensory perception is very refined.
The health care provider tells the nurse that the older adult client has
presbycusis. Which of the following interventions will the nurse place in the
client's care plan?
Clearly communicate that the client is expected to perform all the self-care
activities he or she can.
Decrease background noises, as much as possible, before speaking.
Clear pathways for walking in the room and do not rearrange furniture.
Perform routine oral hygiene.
Decrease background noises, as much as possible, before speaking.
Older adult clients easily become confused when admitted to the hospital. The
nurse understands that there are various reasons for this. Which reason
further supports this phenomenon?
Confusion is a result of infection not changes in the environment.
The client is unfamiliar with the hospital personnel.
Hospital procedures and its environment may trigger sensory overstimulation
The older adult clients respond poorly to instructions.
Hospital procedures and its environment may trigger sensory overstimulation
A hospital client has been awakened at night by the alarm on his roommate's
intravenous pump. This client was aroused by brain action in his:
prefrontal cortex.
reticular activating system (RAS).
cerebellum.
limbic system.
reticular activating system (RAS).
A sensory deficit that may arise from the client's eyes being bandaged after
eye surgery can result in:
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psychic blindness.
depression.
compensation.
total disorientation.
total disorientation.
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle
factors that may place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which question
will the nurse ask?
"Do you have diabetes?"
"Do you work around loud noises at work?"
"Are you receiving chemotherapy?"
"Do you live by yourself?"
"Do you work around loud noises at work?"
The oncology nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the
following statements would be a priority assessment for the nurse?
"Repeat the words that I will softly speak close to each ear."
"Please read my name tag."
"Close your eyes and tell me when you feel something."
"Have you been experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?"
"Have you been experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?"
For which conditions would the nurse assess to determine if a client is
suffering from sensory deprivation or overload? Select all that apply.
Decreased sleeping
Thought disorganization
Anxiety
Dreamless sleep
Quickness of thought
Boredom
Thought disorganization
Anxiety
Boredom
The student is explaining the factors affecting sensory stimulation to his
professor. The professor knows that which of the student's statements is most
accurate?
NUR 310 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
NUR 310- Exam 2
The older adult client, who lives alone, has been admitted to the intensive care
unit (ICU) following a stroke. She is now agitated and complaining about the
noise. What will the nurse add to her care plan?
Instruct the client in self-stimulation methods such as singing.
Provide pet therapy.
Provide a consistent, predictable pattern of stimulation.
Offer frequent back rubs.
Provide a consistent, predictable pattern of stimulation.
A client brought to the emergency room is unconscious and cannot be
aroused. The client is breathing and has a heartbeat. What state of awareness
is this client exhibiting?
Somnolence
Coma
Asleep
Stupor
Coma
The nurse is assessing a neglected child brought to the emergency
department. The grandparent of the child reports that the child remains in the
crib constantly, and is only removed from the crib when being fed. Which
action should the nurse share with the grandparent to avoid sensory
deprivation for the child?
Allowing the child to cry to self-soothe.
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Rocking the child after feeding.
Frequently talking to and touching the child.
Keeping the room quiet so the child sleeps more.
Frequently talking to and touching the child.
A 4-year-old child's parent is employed and works from home. To accomplish
their daily work, the parent allows the child to watch television for 6 to 8 hours
per day. Based on this information, what nursing concern is applicable to this
family?
altered thought processes related to sensory overload
altered skin integrity related to absent tactile sensation
altered parenting associated with failure to provide stimuli for growth
lack of diversional activities related to impaired senses
altered parenting associated with failure to provide stimuli for growth
The nurse is assessing a group of assigned clients. Which client's does the
nurse determine are more sensitive to sensory alterations? Select all that
apply.
a 65-year-old client who serve in the Vietnam War and is living alone
a 75-year-old male admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection
a 50-year-old client who works in a baseball stadium
a 75-year-old client taking opioid pain medication for a fractured hip
a 65-year-old client staying in an assisted living community
a 65-year-old client who serve in the Vietnam War and is living alone
a 75-year-old male admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection
a 50-year-old client who works in a baseball stadium
a 75-year-old client taking opioid pain medication for a fractured hip
A client has just been told that he has lung cancer. The health care provider
then describes several potential courses of treatment to the client. When the
health care provider leaves the room, the client asks the nurse, "What did he
just say?" The nurse understands that the client is experiencing:
sensory overload.
sensory perception.
sensory deprivation.
sensoristasis.
sensory overload.
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Which is not a lifespan consideration for sensory perception?
School-age children learn to make independent responses based on what is
perceived through the senses.
Toddlers explore their environment by seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and
smelling.
A newborn's sensory perception is very refined.
Preschoolers seek out information using organized play.
A newborn's sensory perception is very refined.
The health care provider tells the nurse that the older adult client has
presbycusis. Which of the following interventions will the nurse place in the
client's care plan?
Clearly communicate that the client is expected to perform all the self-care
activities he or she can.
Decrease background noises, as much as possible, before speaking.
Clear pathways for walking in the room and do not rearrange furniture.
Perform routine oral hygiene.
Decrease background noises, as much as possible, before speaking.
Older adult clients easily become confused when admitted to the hospital. The
nurse understands that there are various reasons for this. Which reason
further supports this phenomenon?
Confusion is a result of infection not changes in the environment.
The client is unfamiliar with the hospital personnel.
Hospital procedures and its environment may trigger sensory overstimulation
The older adult clients respond poorly to instructions.
Hospital procedures and its environment may trigger sensory overstimulation
A hospital client has been awakened at night by the alarm on his roommate's
intravenous pump. This client was aroused by brain action in his:
prefrontal cortex.
reticular activating system (RAS).
cerebellum.
limbic system.
reticular activating system (RAS).
A sensory deficit that may arise from the client's eyes being bandaged after
eye surgery can result in:
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psychic blindness.
depression.
compensation.
total disorientation.
total disorientation.
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle
factors that may place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which question
will the nurse ask?
"Do you have diabetes?"
"Do you work around loud noises at work?"
"Are you receiving chemotherapy?"
"Do you live by yourself?"
"Do you work around loud noises at work?"
The oncology nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the
following statements would be a priority assessment for the nurse?
"Repeat the words that I will softly speak close to each ear."
"Please read my name tag."
"Close your eyes and tell me when you feel something."
"Have you been experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?"
"Have you been experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?"
For which conditions would the nurse assess to determine if a client is
suffering from sensory deprivation or overload? Select all that apply.
Decreased sleeping
Thought disorganization
Anxiety
Dreamless sleep
Quickness of thought
Boredom
Thought disorganization
Anxiety
Boredom
The student is explaining the factors affecting sensory stimulation to his
professor. The professor knows that which of the student's statements is most
accurate?
