NUR 307 Exam 4 & Final (Sue) Ques ons and answers
New 2026 | Rated A+
Which of the following interven ons would be appropriate to s mulate the sense of
stereognosis in nursing home residents?
A. Tape pictures of loved ones on the walls.
B. Play so music in the recrea on room.
C. Prepare a fragrant cup of tea.
D. Provide a so textured blanket on the bed.
ANSWER:
"D. Provide a so textured blanket on the bed."
RATIONALE:
-Stereognosis is the sense that perceives the size, shape, and texture of objects, such as a so
blanket.
-Taping pictures to the wall s mulates the visual sense.
-Playing music s mulates the auditory sense (sound).
-Making tea s mulates the olfactory sense (smell) and
the gustatory sense (taste).
Which one of the following pa ents would be considered at risk for sensory depriva on?
A. A pa ent with AIDS
B. A pa ent in an intensive care unit
C. A pa ent with a disturbance of the nervous system
D. A pa ent with intrusive monitoring
ANSWER:
"A. A pa ent with AIDS"
RATIONALE:
-A pa ent with AIDS may receive an insufficient quan ty or quality of s muli causing sensory
depriva on.
-Pa ents in intensive care units, pa ents with a disturbance of the nervous system, and pa ents
who have extensive monitoring are at high risk for sensory overload. This condi on is caused by
excessive s muli over which the individual feels li6le control.
,Which of the following is an appropriate measure when caring for a pa ent who is hearing
impaired?
A. Speak to the person before making your presence known.
B. Increase noises in the background to s mulate the senses.
C. Posi on self so light is on your face.
D. Do not use pantomime to express messages to avoid embarrassment.
ANSWER:
"C. Posi on self so light is on your face."
RATIONALE:
-Posi oning self so light is on your face allows the pa ent to see your lips and expressions.
-The pa ent should be oriented to your presence before speaking.
-Background noises should be reduced and pantomime and sign language can be used as
appropriate.
TRUE/FALSE:
When caring for an unconscious pa ent, the nurse should speak loudly and assume the pa ent
can hear him.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER:
"B. FALSE"
RATIONALE:
-When caring for an unconscious pa ent, the nurse should speak in a normal tone of voice and
assume the pa ent can hear him.
TRUE/FALSE:
Blood vessels in the skin dilate to dissipate heat.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER:
"A. TRUE"
RATIONALE:
-Blood vessels in the skin dilate to dissipate heat.
,Which one of the following types of wounds is caused by a blunt instrument that causes injury
to underlying so ssue with the overlying skin remaining intact?
A. Contusion
B. Abrasion
C. Lacera on
D. Avulsion
ANSWER:
"A. CONTUSION"
RATIONALE:
1. A contusion is caused by a blunt instrument and may result in bruising or hematoma.
2. An abrasion is the rubbing or scraping of epidermal layers of skin.
3. A lacera on is the tearing of skin and ssue with a blunt or irregular instrument.
4. Avulsion is the tearing of a structure from normal anatomic posi on.
a
before
ac
before meals
abd
abdomen
ABG
arterial blood gas
ad lib
at discre on
ADL
ac vi es of daily living
AKA
above knee amputa on
AMA
against medical advice
, amb
ambulate
A-P
anterioposterior
AROM
ac ve range of mo on
ASAP
as soon as possible
as tol
as tolerated
ax
axillary
bilat
bilateral
BKA
below knee amputa on
BM
bowel movement
BMR
basil metabolic rate
BP
blood pressure
bpm
beats per minute
BR
bedrest
New 2026 | Rated A+
Which of the following interven ons would be appropriate to s mulate the sense of
stereognosis in nursing home residents?
A. Tape pictures of loved ones on the walls.
B. Play so music in the recrea on room.
C. Prepare a fragrant cup of tea.
D. Provide a so textured blanket on the bed.
ANSWER:
"D. Provide a so textured blanket on the bed."
RATIONALE:
-Stereognosis is the sense that perceives the size, shape, and texture of objects, such as a so
blanket.
-Taping pictures to the wall s mulates the visual sense.
-Playing music s mulates the auditory sense (sound).
-Making tea s mulates the olfactory sense (smell) and
the gustatory sense (taste).
Which one of the following pa ents would be considered at risk for sensory depriva on?
A. A pa ent with AIDS
B. A pa ent in an intensive care unit
C. A pa ent with a disturbance of the nervous system
D. A pa ent with intrusive monitoring
ANSWER:
"A. A pa ent with AIDS"
RATIONALE:
-A pa ent with AIDS may receive an insufficient quan ty or quality of s muli causing sensory
depriva on.
-Pa ents in intensive care units, pa ents with a disturbance of the nervous system, and pa ents
who have extensive monitoring are at high risk for sensory overload. This condi on is caused by
excessive s muli over which the individual feels li6le control.
,Which of the following is an appropriate measure when caring for a pa ent who is hearing
impaired?
A. Speak to the person before making your presence known.
B. Increase noises in the background to s mulate the senses.
C. Posi on self so light is on your face.
D. Do not use pantomime to express messages to avoid embarrassment.
ANSWER:
"C. Posi on self so light is on your face."
RATIONALE:
-Posi oning self so light is on your face allows the pa ent to see your lips and expressions.
-The pa ent should be oriented to your presence before speaking.
-Background noises should be reduced and pantomime and sign language can be used as
appropriate.
TRUE/FALSE:
When caring for an unconscious pa ent, the nurse should speak loudly and assume the pa ent
can hear him.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER:
"B. FALSE"
RATIONALE:
-When caring for an unconscious pa ent, the nurse should speak in a normal tone of voice and
assume the pa ent can hear him.
TRUE/FALSE:
Blood vessels in the skin dilate to dissipate heat.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER:
"A. TRUE"
RATIONALE:
-Blood vessels in the skin dilate to dissipate heat.
,Which one of the following types of wounds is caused by a blunt instrument that causes injury
to underlying so ssue with the overlying skin remaining intact?
A. Contusion
B. Abrasion
C. Lacera on
D. Avulsion
ANSWER:
"A. CONTUSION"
RATIONALE:
1. A contusion is caused by a blunt instrument and may result in bruising or hematoma.
2. An abrasion is the rubbing or scraping of epidermal layers of skin.
3. A lacera on is the tearing of skin and ssue with a blunt or irregular instrument.
4. Avulsion is the tearing of a structure from normal anatomic posi on.
a
before
ac
before meals
abd
abdomen
ABG
arterial blood gas
ad lib
at discre on
ADL
ac vi es of daily living
AKA
above knee amputa on
AMA
against medical advice
, amb
ambulate
A-P
anterioposterior
AROM
ac ve range of mo on
ASAP
as soon as possible
as tol
as tolerated
ax
axillary
bilat
bilateral
BKA
below knee amputa on
BM
bowel movement
BMR
basil metabolic rate
BP
blood pressure
bpm
beats per minute
BR
bedrest
