Sensory NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
The client with severely diminished vision has difficulty with visual discrimination. Which interventions should the nurse recommend to improve the client's sight in the home environment? Select all that apply.
A. Ensure that all room walls are painted with colors that blend.
B. Use a white board and a black marker when writing out lists.
C. Place Velcro tabs on wall light switches to ease locating them.
D. Ensure that doorknobs on the doors are a bright contrasting color.
E. Match the color of dishes with the color of table-cloths or placemats.
Explanation: Using black on white enhances readability. Velcro tabs on light switches aid location in low vision. Contrasting doorknob colors improve safety. Blending wall colors or matching dish and tablecloth colors worsens visual discrimination.
Question 2 of 5.
The client is postoperative retinal detachment surgery, and gas tamponade was used to flatten the retina. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Teach the signs of increased intraocular pressure.
B. Position the client as prescribed by the surgeon.
C. Assess the eye for signs/symptoms of complications.
D. Explain the importance of follow-up visits.
Explanation: Positioning as prescribed (e.g., face-down) is critical to maintain gas tamponade efficacy and retinal reattachment. Teaching, assessment, and follow-up are secondary.
Question 3 of 5.
The employee health nurse is teaching a class on 'Preventing Eye Injury.' Which information should be discussed in the class?
A. Read instructions thoroughly before using tools and working with chemicals.
B. Wear some type of glasses when working around flying fragments.
C. Always wear a protective helmet with eye shield around dust particles.
D. Pay close attention to the surroundings so eye injuries will be prevented.
Explanation: Reading instructions ensures safe tool and chemical use, preventing eye injuries. Glasses are specific, helmets are not always required, and attention is vague.
Question 4 of 5.
The client has had an enucleation of the left eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Discuss the need for special eyeglasses.
B. Refer the client for an ocular prosthesis.
C. Help the client obtain a seeing-eye dog.
D. Teach the client how to instill eyedrops.
Explanation: An ocular prosthesis restores appearance post-enucleation, addressing psychosocial needs. Eyeglasses, guide dogs, and eyedrops are irrelevant post-enucleation.
Question 5 of 5.
The client comes to the emergency department after splashing chemicals into the eyes. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Have the client move the eyes in all directions.
B. Administer a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
C. Irrigate the eyes with normal saline solution.
D. Determine when the client had a tetanus shot.
Explanation: Immediate irrigation with normal saline removes chemicals, preventing corneal damage. Eye movement, antibiotics, and tetanus history are secondary.