FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING EXAM REVIEW
EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Clients at risk for sensory deprivation. Answer: Those confined to
a non-stimulating environment in the home or health care agency,
Those with impaired vision or hearing,
Those with mobility restrictions,
Those unable to process stimuli,
Those with emotional disorders,
Those with limited social contact
◉ Clinical Manifestations of sensory deprivation. Answer: Excessive
yawning, drowsiness, sleeping
Decreased attention span,
Impaired memory,
Periodic disorientation,
Hallucinations or delusions,
Crying/depression,
Apathy
,◉ Preventing sensory deprivation. Answer: Encourage the client to
use eyeglasses and hearing aids,
Address the client by name,
Communicate frequently with client,
Provide a phone, radio, TV, clock, calendar,
Provide photos for walls,
Have family bring fresh flowers
Consider a resident pet (fish, cat, bird),
Include different textured objects,
Increase tactile stimulation through physical care measures,
Encourage use of crossword puzzles or games
◉ Sensory overload. Answer: occurs when a person is unable to
process or manage the amount or intensity of sensory stimuli
◉ 3 factors to contribute to sensory overload. Answer: Increased
quantity or quality of internal stimuli (pain, dyspnea, anxiety),
Increased quantity or quality of external stimuli (noise, contact with
strangers),
Inability to disregard stimuli selectively
◉ Patients at risk for sensory overload. Answer: Have pain or
discomfort,
,Are actually ill and have been admitted to an acute care facility,
Are being closely monitored in an ICU,
Have IVs, catheters, or NG tubes
Have decreased cognitive ability (head injury)
◉ Clinical manifestations of sensory overload. Answer: Complaints
of fatigue or sleeplessness,
Irritability, anxiety, restlessness,
Periodic or general disorientation,
Reduced problem-solving ability,
Increased muscle tension,
Scattered attention and racing thoughts
◉ Preventing Sensory overload. Answer: Minimize unnecessary
light, noise, distraction,
Provide dark glasses and earplugs,
Control pain,
Provide clocks, calendars, equipment, furniture,
Provide a private room,
Limit visitors,
Plan care to allow for uninterrupted periods of rest,
Speak in a low tone,
, Schedule routine of care so client knows when and what to expect,
Provide new info gradually,
Assist the client with stress-reducing techniques
◉ Sensory aids for impaired hearing. Answer: Eyeglasses are of
correct prescription,
Adequate room lighting,
Sunglasses or shades on windows,
Bright contrasting colors in the environment,
Magnifying glasses,
Phone dialer with large numbers,
Clock and wristwatch with large numbers,
Color code on stoves, washers, medicine containers,
Reading material with large print,
Service dog
◉ Impaired Olfactory (smell). Answer: Need to be taught the
dangers of cleaning and working with chemicals,
Ammonia can hurt client before it is smelled,
Food poisoning - clients cannot smell spoiled meat or dairy,
Inspect food for freshness by color and texture and check expiration
dates
EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Clients at risk for sensory deprivation. Answer: Those confined to
a non-stimulating environment in the home or health care agency,
Those with impaired vision or hearing,
Those with mobility restrictions,
Those unable to process stimuli,
Those with emotional disorders,
Those with limited social contact
◉ Clinical Manifestations of sensory deprivation. Answer: Excessive
yawning, drowsiness, sleeping
Decreased attention span,
Impaired memory,
Periodic disorientation,
Hallucinations or delusions,
Crying/depression,
Apathy
,◉ Preventing sensory deprivation. Answer: Encourage the client to
use eyeglasses and hearing aids,
Address the client by name,
Communicate frequently with client,
Provide a phone, radio, TV, clock, calendar,
Provide photos for walls,
Have family bring fresh flowers
Consider a resident pet (fish, cat, bird),
Include different textured objects,
Increase tactile stimulation through physical care measures,
Encourage use of crossword puzzles or games
◉ Sensory overload. Answer: occurs when a person is unable to
process or manage the amount or intensity of sensory stimuli
◉ 3 factors to contribute to sensory overload. Answer: Increased
quantity or quality of internal stimuli (pain, dyspnea, anxiety),
Increased quantity or quality of external stimuli (noise, contact with
strangers),
Inability to disregard stimuli selectively
◉ Patients at risk for sensory overload. Answer: Have pain or
discomfort,
,Are actually ill and have been admitted to an acute care facility,
Are being closely monitored in an ICU,
Have IVs, catheters, or NG tubes
Have decreased cognitive ability (head injury)
◉ Clinical manifestations of sensory overload. Answer: Complaints
of fatigue or sleeplessness,
Irritability, anxiety, restlessness,
Periodic or general disorientation,
Reduced problem-solving ability,
Increased muscle tension,
Scattered attention and racing thoughts
◉ Preventing Sensory overload. Answer: Minimize unnecessary
light, noise, distraction,
Provide dark glasses and earplugs,
Control pain,
Provide clocks, calendars, equipment, furniture,
Provide a private room,
Limit visitors,
Plan care to allow for uninterrupted periods of rest,
Speak in a low tone,
, Schedule routine of care so client knows when and what to expect,
Provide new info gradually,
Assist the client with stress-reducing techniques
◉ Sensory aids for impaired hearing. Answer: Eyeglasses are of
correct prescription,
Adequate room lighting,
Sunglasses or shades on windows,
Bright contrasting colors in the environment,
Magnifying glasses,
Phone dialer with large numbers,
Clock and wristwatch with large numbers,
Color code on stoves, washers, medicine containers,
Reading material with large print,
Service dog
◉ Impaired Olfactory (smell). Answer: Need to be taught the
dangers of cleaning and working with chemicals,
Ammonia can hurt client before it is smelled,
Food poisoning - clients cannot smell spoiled meat or dairy,
Inspect food for freshness by color and texture and check expiration
dates
