Exam 30: Sensation, Perception, Response

A patient reports an impaired sense of smell. Which cranial nerve might have been affected?

Which medical conditions have a direct effect on sensory function contributing to sensory deficits? Select all that apply.

Which behavior by a parent indicates an understanding of teaching regarding stimuli used to develop the infant's auditory nervous system?

Which instruction would the nurse include when providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a serious visual deficit?

Which actions would the nurse take to prevent sensory overload? Select all that apply.

Which are some positive effects of pet therapy for residents in a long-term care facility? Select all that apply.

For a patient with dementia, how might the nurse best improve orientation and clarity? Select all that apply.

The patient at the clinic says to the nurse, "My doctor checked my eyes and told me my vision was 20 over 100 [20/100]. What does that mean?" Which is the best response by the nurse?

Which step would the nurse take first when performing otic irrigation in an adult?

Which method would the nurse plan to use to assess kinesthetic deficit in a patient?

A patient reports to the nurse that since taking a medication, he has suffered from excessively dry mouth. Which term would the nurse use to document this complaint?

Which interventions are necessary to promote patient safety in the unconscious patient? Select all that apply.

An 80-year-old patient on the medical-surgical unit says to the nurse, "My vision is blurry, and I see halos around lights. The glare from the sun really bothers me." Upon assessment, the nurse notes a cloudy film over the lens of the eye. Based on the patient's report and the nurse's assessment, the nurse associates these findings with which of the following?

Which areas would the nurse include in a mental status assessment for an adult patient? Select all that apply.

Which statement by the nurse best describes macular degeneration?

Which intervention is appropriate for the patient with a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sensory Perception: Gustatory?

Which intervention is helpful when caring for a patient with impaired vision?

Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for a patient with impaired tactile perception?

Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding regarding proper ear care following removal of impacted cerumen?