NCLEX style questions: Sensory Perception Questions and Answers

NCLEX style questions: Sensory Perception Questions
and Answers

The nurse is reviewing the chart of a client diagnosed with strabismus. Which most accurately

describes the nurse's understanding of the diagnosis?


A. Eyes turned inward toward each other


B. Pupils' inability to constrict


C. Change in distant vision


D. Misalignment of the eyes Correct Ans-D. Misalignment of the eyes




The nurse assessing the lacrimal glands of a newborn observes excessive tearing in the right

eye. Which most accurately describes the etiology of the assessment finding?


A. Neurologic disorder


B. Infection


C. Blockage of nasolacrimal duct


D. Allergies Correct Ans-C. Blockage of nasolacrimal duct




The nurse is testing a client's six cardinal fields of vision. Which cranial nerves is the nurse

assessing? (Select all that apply.)


A. Cranial nerve III (oculomotor)

, NCLEX style questions: Sensory Perception Questions
and Answers
B. Cranial nerve II (optic)


C. Cranial nerve IV (trochlear)


D. Cranial nerve VI (abducens)


E. Cranial nerve X (vagus) Correct Ans-A. Cranial nerve III (oculomotor)


C. Cranial nerve IV (trochlear)


D. Cranial nerve VI (abducens)




The nurse is preparing to assess a client's sensory function. Which neurosensory assessments

will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)


A. Hot and cold sensation


B. Administering the Romberg test


C. Testing kinesthesia


D. Identification of vibration


E. Distinguishing sharp from dull Correct Ans-A. Hot and cold sensation


C. Testing kinesthesia


D. Identification of vibration


E. Distinguishing sharp from dull