Nurb 3040: Sensory Functioning Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
A patient has acute damage to the Reticular Activating System (RAS). Which clinical
state is the priority concern?
Coma or a persistent state of unconsciousness.
Which class of intravenous antibiotics requires the nurse to monitor closely for
ototoxicity and hearing loss?
Aminoglycoside antibiotics.
An older adult client has severe presbycusis. Which communication technique should
the nurse prioritize during assessment?
Face the patient directly and speak in a lower-pitched, clear tone.
A client reports sudden flashes of light, floaters, and a curtain-like shadow over their
vision. What is the immediate priority?
Notify the provider immediately and prepare the client for bilateral eye patching.
To prevent sensory overload in a critically ill ICU client, which nursing protocol is most
effective?
Cluster nursing care to establish predictable, uninterrupted rest periods.
A client with severe peripheral neuropathy cannot feel temperature. What is the
priority discharge teaching point?
Always test water temperature with a thermometer or an unaffected body part.
Which bedside neurological assessment should the nurse perform to evaluate a patient's
proprioception and balance?
, The Romberg test.
A patient with complete olfactory impairment is being discharged. Which home safety
intervention is critical?
Install and regularly test working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
How should the nurse modify the environment for a client experiencing clinical sensory
deprivation?
Introduce structured stimuli like clocks, calendars, music, and regular social interaction.
A client has age-related macular degeneration. Which environmental modification
should the nurse recommend for safety?
Install high-contrast colors on steps and use large-print labels.
Which cranial nerve is primarily assessed during a whisper test for auditory function?
Cranial Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear).
A client presents with sudden, severe eye pain, halos around lights, and a hazy cornea.
What condition is suspected?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma.
A patient with diabetes has decreased tactile sensation. What daily self-care action is
essential to prevent infection?
Inspect the soles of both feet daily for redness, cuts, or blisters.
During a Weber test, sound lateralizes to the patient's right ear. What does this finding
indicate?
Conductive hearing loss in the right ear or sensorineural loss in the left.
with Verified Correct Answers
A patient has acute damage to the Reticular Activating System (RAS). Which clinical
state is the priority concern?
Coma or a persistent state of unconsciousness.
Which class of intravenous antibiotics requires the nurse to monitor closely for
ototoxicity and hearing loss?
Aminoglycoside antibiotics.
An older adult client has severe presbycusis. Which communication technique should
the nurse prioritize during assessment?
Face the patient directly and speak in a lower-pitched, clear tone.
A client reports sudden flashes of light, floaters, and a curtain-like shadow over their
vision. What is the immediate priority?
Notify the provider immediately and prepare the client for bilateral eye patching.
To prevent sensory overload in a critically ill ICU client, which nursing protocol is most
effective?
Cluster nursing care to establish predictable, uninterrupted rest periods.
A client with severe peripheral neuropathy cannot feel temperature. What is the
priority discharge teaching point?
Always test water temperature with a thermometer or an unaffected body part.
Which bedside neurological assessment should the nurse perform to evaluate a patient's
proprioception and balance?
, The Romberg test.
A patient with complete olfactory impairment is being discharged. Which home safety
intervention is critical?
Install and regularly test working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
How should the nurse modify the environment for a client experiencing clinical sensory
deprivation?
Introduce structured stimuli like clocks, calendars, music, and regular social interaction.
A client has age-related macular degeneration. Which environmental modification
should the nurse recommend for safety?
Install high-contrast colors on steps and use large-print labels.
Which cranial nerve is primarily assessed during a whisper test for auditory function?
Cranial Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear).
A client presents with sudden, severe eye pain, halos around lights, and a hazy cornea.
What condition is suspected?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma.
A patient with diabetes has decreased tactile sensation. What daily self-care action is
essential to prevent infection?
Inspect the soles of both feet daily for redness, cuts, or blisters.
During a Weber test, sound lateralizes to the patient's right ear. What does this finding
indicate?
Conductive hearing loss in the right ear or sensorineural loss in the left.
