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NUR 310 - Sensory Perception Questions With Complete Solutions
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NUR 310 - Sensory Perception Questions With CompleteSolutions
External Stimuli are? Correct Answer visual (sight), auditory
(hearing), olfactory (smell), tactile (touch). gustatory (taste - can
be internal as well)
For an individual to be aware of the surroundings they must
have these four aspects of the sensory process: Correct Answer
1. stimulus - agent or act that stimulates a nerve receptor
2. receptor - nerve cell acts as a receptor by converting stimulus
to a nerve impulse. Most are specific - sensitive to only one type
of stimulus
3. impulse conduction - impulse travels along nerve pathways
either to spinal cord or brain.
4. Perception - awareness or interpretation of stimuli, takes place
in the brain - were the cells interpret the nature and quality of
the sensory stimuli. (Affected by LOC)
STUDY THESE CHARTS IN THE BOOK! Correct Answer
38-8
38-4
38-5 (PAGE 915, Fundamentals book)
The overall outcome criteria for clients with sensory perception
alterations are to: Correct Answer prevent injury
maintain the function of existing senses
develop an effective communication mechanism
prevent sensory overload or deprivation
reduce social isolation
perform ADLs independently and safely
, What are cataracts? Correct Answer fogginess of lenses
(opacities of the lenses)
-Develops slow, no pain, leading cause of blindness in the world
Risk: falling, not being able to see clearly
What are factors that affect sensory function? Correct Answer
Developmental Stage
Culture - determines the amount of stimulation that a person
considers normal or usual. (influenced by ethnic origin, religious
affiliation, and income level)
Stress - people may find that they are in sensory overload and
seek to decrease sensory stimulation.
Medications (narcotic, antidepressant, sedative)
Lifestyle and personality
What are some concerns with people with impaired smell?
Correct Answer poisoning (ammonia, gas stoves, food
poisoning)
need to be taught to inspect food for freshness
What are some concerns with people with impaired touch?
Correct Answer burns, not aware of hot surfaces
pressure on bony prominence (pressure ulcer)
What are some factors that contribute to delirium? Correct
Answer increased age, cognitive impairment, sensory
impairment, other comorbidities, impaired nutritional status,
depression, lower education level
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