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NUR 212 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE EXAM 3 2026
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Section 1: Sensory Perception: Vision, Hearing & Sensory Alterations (Q1-12)
Q1. A patient with bilateral cataracts reports difficulty reading and driving at night.
The nurse understands that a cataract causes vision loss by:
A. Damaging the optic nerve and causing peripheral vision loss
B. Opacification of the lens that blocks and scatters light
C. Detaching the retina from the choroid layer
D. Increasing intraocular pressure and damaging the cornea
Correct Answer: B. Opacification of the lens that blocks and scatters light
[CORRECT]
Rationale: A cataract is the clouding/opacification of the crystalline lens, which
prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina, causing blurred vision, glare, and
difficulty with night driving. Optic nerve damage (A) describes glaucoma. Retinal
detachment (C) causes flashes, floaters, and curtain-like vision loss. Increased IOP (D)
describes glaucoma, not cataracts.
Q2. A nurse is caring for a patient with conductive hearing loss. Which statement by
the patient indicates understanding of this condition?
A. "My cochlea was damaged by prolonged noise exposure."
B. "Sound cannot travel properly through my outer or middle ear."
C. "My auditory nerve is permanently damaged from aging."
D. "I will need a cochlear implant to restore my hearing."
Correct Answer: B. "Sound cannot travel properly through my outer or middle
ear." [CORRECT]
Rationale: Conductive hearing loss results from impaired sound conduction through
the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, or middle ear ossicles (cerumen
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impaction, otitis media, otosclerosis). Cochlear damage (A) and auditory nerve
damage (C) describe sensorineural hearing loss. Cochlear implants (D) treat severe
sensorineural loss, not conductive loss.
Q3. A patient with sensorineural hearing loss is fitted with hearing aids. The nurse
explains that hearing aids are most effective for:
A. Conductive hearing loss only
B. Sensorineural hearing loss by amplifying sound to stimulate remaining hair cells
C. Complete deafness by restoring normal hearing
D. Central auditory processing disorders
Correct Answer: B. Sensorineural hearing loss by amplifying sound to stimulate
remaining hair cells [CORRECT]
Rationale: Hearing aids amplify sound to compensate for damaged cochlear hair
cells or auditory nerve pathways in sensorineural hearing loss, making remaining hair
cells more responsive. They are not limited to conductive loss (A). They cannot
restore normal hearing in complete deafness (C) or treat central processing disorders
(D).
Q4. A patient in an isolation room with minimal stimulation begins reporting
hallucinations and difficulty concentrating. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:
A. Sensory overload
B. Sensory deprivation
C. Delirium from infection
D. Medication toxicity
Correct Answer: B. Sensory deprivation [CORRECT]
Rationale: Sensory deprivation occurs when environmental stimuli are reduced
below normal levels, causing boredom, difficulty concentrating, disorientation, and
hallucinations; patients in isolation or ICU settings are at high risk. Sensory overload
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(A) causes anxiety and confusion from excessive stimuli. Delirium (C) and medication
toxicity (D) are medical conditions requiring assessment but the scenario describes
classic sensory deprivation.
Q5. A patient in the emergency department is surrounded by bright lights, loud
alarms, multiple conversations, and frequent interruptions. The patient becomes
increasingly anxious and restless. The nurse identifies this as:
A. Sensory deprivation
B. Sensory overload
C. Normal stress response
D. Panic disorder
Correct Answer: B. Sensory overload [CORRECT]
Rationale: Sensory overload occurs when environmental stimuli exceed the brain's
processing capacity, causing anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, confusion, and withdrawal;
ED environments with excessive noise, light, and activity are common triggers.
Sensory deprivation (A) involves reduced stimuli. While stressful (C), this is specifically
sensory overload. Panic disorder (D) is a psychiatric diagnosis, not an environmental
response.
Q6. A nurse is communicating with a patient who has profound hearing loss and uses
American Sign Language (ASL). The most appropriate nursing intervention is:
A. Speak loudly and slowly in simple sentences
B. Use a certified medical interpreter fluent in ASL
C. Write all communications on paper
D. Ask a family member to interpret
Correct Answer: B. Use a certified medical interpreter fluent in ASL [CORRECT]
Rationale: A certified medical interpreter ensures accurate, confidential, complete
communication of medical information in the patient's preferred language; family
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members should not interpret due to potential errors, omissions, and emotional
distress. Speaking loudly (A) is ineffective for profound loss. Writing (C) may be used
but ASL is the patient's primary language. Family interpretation (D) violates
professional standards.
Q7. A patient with visual impairment is being oriented to a hospital room. Which
nursing action best promotes safety and independence?
A. Rearrange furniture daily to encourage memory exercises
B. Keep pathways clear, maintain consistent furniture placement, and verbally
describe the environment
C. Dim all lights to reduce glare
D. Avoid touching the patient to prevent startling
Correct Answer: B. Keep pathways clear, maintain consistent furniture placement,
and verbally describe the environment [CORRECT]
Rationale: Consistent environmental arrangement allows patients with visual
impairment to memorize spatial layouts and navigate safely; clear pathways prevent
falls, and verbal descriptions provide orientation. Rearranging furniture (A) creates
hazards. Dimming lights (C) worsens visibility for patients with low vision.
Appropriate touch (D) with verbal warning provides orientation, not avoidance.
Q8. A patient wearing contact lenses is scheduled for surgery. The nurse's priority
preoperative instruction is:
A. "You may keep your contacts in until just before anesthesia induction."
B. "Remove your contact lenses before surgery to prevent corneal injury and allow
eye assessment."
C. "Switch to glasses for 24 hours before surgery."
D. "Your contacts will be protected with sterile tape during the procedure."
Correct Answer: B. "Remove your contact lenses before surgery to prevent
corneal injury and allow eye assessment." [CORRECT]
NUR 212 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE EXAM 3 2026
| Complete Solutions | Verified Answers | Pass Guaranteed -
A+ Graded
Section 1: Sensory Perception: Vision, Hearing & Sensory Alterations (Q1-12)
Q1. A patient with bilateral cataracts reports difficulty reading and driving at night.
The nurse understands that a cataract causes vision loss by:
A. Damaging the optic nerve and causing peripheral vision loss
B. Opacification of the lens that blocks and scatters light
C. Detaching the retina from the choroid layer
D. Increasing intraocular pressure and damaging the cornea
Correct Answer: B. Opacification of the lens that blocks and scatters light
[CORRECT]
Rationale: A cataract is the clouding/opacification of the crystalline lens, which
prevents light from focusing clearly on the retina, causing blurred vision, glare, and
difficulty with night driving. Optic nerve damage (A) describes glaucoma. Retinal
detachment (C) causes flashes, floaters, and curtain-like vision loss. Increased IOP (D)
describes glaucoma, not cataracts.
Q2. A nurse is caring for a patient with conductive hearing loss. Which statement by
the patient indicates understanding of this condition?
A. "My cochlea was damaged by prolonged noise exposure."
B. "Sound cannot travel properly through my outer or middle ear."
C. "My auditory nerve is permanently damaged from aging."
D. "I will need a cochlear implant to restore my hearing."
Correct Answer: B. "Sound cannot travel properly through my outer or middle
ear." [CORRECT]
Rationale: Conductive hearing loss results from impaired sound conduction through
the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, or middle ear ossicles (cerumen
,2
impaction, otitis media, otosclerosis). Cochlear damage (A) and auditory nerve
damage (C) describe sensorineural hearing loss. Cochlear implants (D) treat severe
sensorineural loss, not conductive loss.
Q3. A patient with sensorineural hearing loss is fitted with hearing aids. The nurse
explains that hearing aids are most effective for:
A. Conductive hearing loss only
B. Sensorineural hearing loss by amplifying sound to stimulate remaining hair cells
C. Complete deafness by restoring normal hearing
D. Central auditory processing disorders
Correct Answer: B. Sensorineural hearing loss by amplifying sound to stimulate
remaining hair cells [CORRECT]
Rationale: Hearing aids amplify sound to compensate for damaged cochlear hair
cells or auditory nerve pathways in sensorineural hearing loss, making remaining hair
cells more responsive. They are not limited to conductive loss (A). They cannot
restore normal hearing in complete deafness (C) or treat central processing disorders
(D).
Q4. A patient in an isolation room with minimal stimulation begins reporting
hallucinations and difficulty concentrating. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:
A. Sensory overload
B. Sensory deprivation
C. Delirium from infection
D. Medication toxicity
Correct Answer: B. Sensory deprivation [CORRECT]
Rationale: Sensory deprivation occurs when environmental stimuli are reduced
below normal levels, causing boredom, difficulty concentrating, disorientation, and
hallucinations; patients in isolation or ICU settings are at high risk. Sensory overload
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(A) causes anxiety and confusion from excessive stimuli. Delirium (C) and medication
toxicity (D) are medical conditions requiring assessment but the scenario describes
classic sensory deprivation.
Q5. A patient in the emergency department is surrounded by bright lights, loud
alarms, multiple conversations, and frequent interruptions. The patient becomes
increasingly anxious and restless. The nurse identifies this as:
A. Sensory deprivation
B. Sensory overload
C. Normal stress response
D. Panic disorder
Correct Answer: B. Sensory overload [CORRECT]
Rationale: Sensory overload occurs when environmental stimuli exceed the brain's
processing capacity, causing anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, confusion, and withdrawal;
ED environments with excessive noise, light, and activity are common triggers.
Sensory deprivation (A) involves reduced stimuli. While stressful (C), this is specifically
sensory overload. Panic disorder (D) is a psychiatric diagnosis, not an environmental
response.
Q6. A nurse is communicating with a patient who has profound hearing loss and uses
American Sign Language (ASL). The most appropriate nursing intervention is:
A. Speak loudly and slowly in simple sentences
B. Use a certified medical interpreter fluent in ASL
C. Write all communications on paper
D. Ask a family member to interpret
Correct Answer: B. Use a certified medical interpreter fluent in ASL [CORRECT]
Rationale: A certified medical interpreter ensures accurate, confidential, complete
communication of medical information in the patient's preferred language; family
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members should not interpret due to potential errors, omissions, and emotional
distress. Speaking loudly (A) is ineffective for profound loss. Writing (C) may be used
but ASL is the patient's primary language. Family interpretation (D) violates
professional standards.
Q7. A patient with visual impairment is being oriented to a hospital room. Which
nursing action best promotes safety and independence?
A. Rearrange furniture daily to encourage memory exercises
B. Keep pathways clear, maintain consistent furniture placement, and verbally
describe the environment
C. Dim all lights to reduce glare
D. Avoid touching the patient to prevent startling
Correct Answer: B. Keep pathways clear, maintain consistent furniture placement,
and verbally describe the environment [CORRECT]
Rationale: Consistent environmental arrangement allows patients with visual
impairment to memorize spatial layouts and navigate safely; clear pathways prevent
falls, and verbal descriptions provide orientation. Rearranging furniture (A) creates
hazards. Dimming lights (C) worsens visibility for patients with low vision.
Appropriate touch (D) with verbal warning provides orientation, not avoidance.
Q8. A patient wearing contact lenses is scheduled for surgery. The nurse's priority
preoperative instruction is:
A. "You may keep your contacts in until just before anesthesia induction."
B. "Remove your contact lenses before surgery to prevent corneal injury and allow
eye assessment."
C. "Switch to glasses for 24 hours before surgery."
D. "Your contacts will be protected with sterile tape during the procedure."
Correct Answer: B. "Remove your contact lenses before surgery to prevent
corneal injury and allow eye assessment." [CORRECT]
