NSG 3600 Exam 2 || with Error-free Answers.
While assessing a patient's neurological status, the nurse asks the patient to close his eyes. She
then puts a teaspoon of peanut butter under his nose and asks him to identify the smell. The nurse
is assessing which of the following senses? correct answers Olfactory
Mr. Fields is a resident of a long-term care facility who has moderate hearing loss. When
communicating with Mr. Fields, what should the nurse do? correct answers Minimize
background noises and ensure that lighting is adequate to see the nurse's face
The oncology nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following
statements would be a priority assessment for the nurse? correct answers Have you been
experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors that may place
them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following questions should she ask? correct
answers Do you work around loud noises at work?
You are working on a neurological unit and a physician asks you to perform a sensory experience
assessment for a patient. You think about what things may place a person at risk for disturbed
sensory perception and come up with which of the following? Choose all that apply. correct
answers Diminished senses related to advanced age
Medications that alter certain senses
Neuropathy related to diabetes mellitus
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a client for sensory perception dysfunction. Which
of the following assessment techniques will the nurse use to gather objective data? Select all that
apply. correct answers Observation
Diagnostic tests and procedures
Physical assessment
, The nurse assesses that the client has sensory impairment from longterm furosemide (Lasix) use.
Which of the following actions will the nurse implement? correct answers When communicating
with the client, use a lower tone of voice
Which of the following patients is experiencing a disturbance in sensory perception as the
primary problem rather than the etiology of another problem? correct answers A patient who is
experiencing acute confusion as a result of a drug interaction
For which conditions would the nurse assess to determine if a patient is suffering from sensory
deprivation or overload? (Select all that apply.) correct answers Thought disorganization
Boredom
Anxiety
To assess a client's visual accommodation, the nurse has the client correct answers Look at a
close object, then at a distant object
You are preparing to assess a patient's cranial nerves. Which of the following techniques should
you use to assess cranial nerve III? correct answers Shine a bright light in the patient's eye and
observe for bilateral pupillary response
A nurse is assessing the cranial nerves of a client who is recovering from Bell's palsy. Which of
the following cranial nerves are important for the coordination of facial movement and reflex
activity? Select all that apply. correct answers VII
IX
V
The physician tells the nurse that the elderly client has presbycusis. Which of the following
interventions will the nurse place in the client's care plan? correct answers Decrease background
noises, as much as possible, before speaking
While assessing a patient's neurological status, the nurse asks the patient to close his eyes. She
then puts a teaspoon of peanut butter under his nose and asks him to identify the smell. The nurse
is assessing which of the following senses? correct answers Olfactory
Mr. Fields is a resident of a long-term care facility who has moderate hearing loss. When
communicating with Mr. Fields, what should the nurse do? correct answers Minimize
background noises and ensure that lighting is adequate to see the nurse's face
The oncology nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following
statements would be a priority assessment for the nurse? correct answers Have you been
experiencing any strange tastes or aftertastes lately?
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors that may place
them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following questions should she ask? correct
answers Do you work around loud noises at work?
You are working on a neurological unit and a physician asks you to perform a sensory experience
assessment for a patient. You think about what things may place a person at risk for disturbed
sensory perception and come up with which of the following? Choose all that apply. correct
answers Diminished senses related to advanced age
Medications that alter certain senses
Neuropathy related to diabetes mellitus
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a client for sensory perception dysfunction. Which
of the following assessment techniques will the nurse use to gather objective data? Select all that
apply. correct answers Observation
Diagnostic tests and procedures
Physical assessment
, The nurse assesses that the client has sensory impairment from longterm furosemide (Lasix) use.
Which of the following actions will the nurse implement? correct answers When communicating
with the client, use a lower tone of voice
Which of the following patients is experiencing a disturbance in sensory perception as the
primary problem rather than the etiology of another problem? correct answers A patient who is
experiencing acute confusion as a result of a drug interaction
For which conditions would the nurse assess to determine if a patient is suffering from sensory
deprivation or overload? (Select all that apply.) correct answers Thought disorganization
Boredom
Anxiety
To assess a client's visual accommodation, the nurse has the client correct answers Look at a
close object, then at a distant object
You are preparing to assess a patient's cranial nerves. Which of the following techniques should
you use to assess cranial nerve III? correct answers Shine a bright light in the patient's eye and
observe for bilateral pupillary response
A nurse is assessing the cranial nerves of a client who is recovering from Bell's palsy. Which of
the following cranial nerves are important for the coordination of facial movement and reflex
activity? Select all that apply. correct answers VII
IX
V
The physician tells the nurse that the elderly client has presbycusis. Which of the following
interventions will the nurse place in the client's care plan? correct answers Decrease background
noises, as much as possible, before speaking
