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Sensory (Eye & Ear) questions for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams, split into 29 topics. Open a topic to read sample questions with answers, or start free practice. Every question comes with a simple-English explanation.
General 457Childbearing And Women'S Health Nursing 162The Nursing Care Of The Childbearing Family 139Glaucoma 97Cataract 70Hearing Loss 51Otitis Media 45Retinal Detachment 27Macular Degeneration 24The Nursing Care Of Adults With Medical-Surgical Disorders 22Assessment And Management Of Patients With Hearing And 20Research Process 18Assessment And Management Of Patients With Eye And 16Breastfeeding 14Hypertension 12Drugs For The Eyes, Ears, Nose, And Throat 11Nursing Care In Specialized Settings 11Preeclampsia 11Anesthesia 9Cesarean Birth 9Sensory Deficits 9Physiological Integrity 8Eye, Ear, Nose, And Throat Disorders 7The Client With A Sex Or Growth Hormone 7AIDS 6Eyes, Ears, Nose, And Throat Disorders 6Osteoporosis 6Placenta Previa 6Research Approach & Designs 6
Sample Sensory (Eye & Ear) questions
Q1. Of the following ear assessments, which one is a rough estimate of the ability to hear?
Audiometry
Weber test
Rinne test
Whisper test
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Answer: D. Whisper test
The examiner can whisper a word 1 or 2 feet behind the patient, asking the patient to repeat the word; this may provide a rough estimate of hearing acuity.
Q2. Sensorineural hearing loss results from which of these conditions?
Sclerosis of the bones of the middle ear
Emotional disturbance resulting in a functional hearing loss
Presence of fluid and cerumen in the external canal
Damage to the cochlear or vestibulocochlear nerve
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Answer: D. Damage to the cochlear or vestibulocochlear nerve
A sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to the cochlear or vestibulocochlear nerve. Presence of fluid and cerumen in the external canal or sclerosis of the bones of the middle ear results in a conductive hearing loss. Hearing loss resulting from an emotional disturbance is called a psychogenic hearing loss.
Q3. Which plan best promotes a blind patient's feeling of self-reliance when eating?
Ask a hospital volunteer to feed the patient so the patient does not have to ask for help
Order foods that can be sipped from containers rather than eaten with utensils
Help the patient locate food by comparing its placement to clock positions
Ask the dietary department to serve the patient's food on paper plates and in cups. The nurse is assigned to care for an older patient who has bilateral cataracts
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Answer: C. Help the patient locate food by comparing its placement to clock positions
Using the imagery of a clock helps a blind patient to locate food and self-feed. Feeding a patient who has the ability to self-feed does not promote self-reliance. Ordering liquid forms of nourishment without prior collaboration implies that the patient is not capable of eating like an adult and may lower the patient's self-esteem. Beverages in paper cups are more likely to spill during the patient's attempts to eat independently and may reinforce a feeling of inadequacy.
Q4. The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient following a trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
Wash her eyes with baby shampoo and water twice a day
Take only tub baths for the first month following surgery
Begin using her eye makeup again 1 week after surgery
Wear eye protection for several months after surgery 290 Chapter 4
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Answer: D. Wear eye protection for several months after surgery 290 Chapter 4
245. Answer D is correct. Following a trabeculoplasty, the patient is instructed to wear eye protection continuously for several months. Eye protection can be in the form of protective glasses or an eye shield that is worn during sleep. Answer A is not correct because the patient is instructed to keep soap and water away from the eyes. Answer B is incorrect because showering is permitted as long as soap and water are kept away from the eyes. Answer C is incorrect because the patient should avoid using eye makeup for at least a month after surgery.
Q5. During the latent phase of the first stage of labor, how often should the nurse plan to assess the fetal heart rate?
Every 30 to 60 minutes
Every 15 to 30 minutes
Every 5 to 15 minutes
Every 60 to 90 minutes The primigravid patient tells the nurse, "I plan to have an epidural for pain management," and asks the nurse, "When can I expect to receive it?"
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Answer: A. Every 30 to 60 minutes
The fetal heart rate is assessed every 15 minutes during the active phase of the first stage of labor, every 30 to 60 minutes during the latent phase of the first stage of labor, and every 5 minutes during the second stage of labor.
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Is Sensory (Eye & Ear) asked in NORCET and other nursing officer exams?
Nursing exams test the core nursing subjects, so this subject is useful for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state exams. Check your exam's official syllabus for exact weightage.
