Eye, Ears, and Sleep Disorders NCLEX Practice Nursing Test Bank (100 Questions)

To assist an adult client to sleep better the nurse recommends which of the following?

The nurse recognizes that a client is experiencing insomnia when the client reports. Select all that apply.

The nurse teaches the mother of a newborn that in order to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the best position to place the baby after nursing is: Select all that apply.

When assessing a client for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the nurse understands the most common symptom is:

The nurse understands that the most vivid dreaming occurs during:

A client taking a beta-adrenergic blocker for HTN can experience interference with sleep patterns such as:

Narcolepsy can be best explained as:

A nursing measure to promote sleep in school-age children is to:

A female client verbalizes that she has been having trouble sleeping and feels wide awake as soon as getting into bed. The nurse recognizes that there are many interventions that promote sleep. Select all that apply.

A client has a diagnosis of primary insomnia. Before assessing this client, the nurse recalls the numerous causes of this disorder. Select all that apply.

A hospitalized client is prescribed chloral hydrate (Noctec). The nurse includes which action in the plan of care?

Which of the following indicate the use of barbiturates in treating insomnia. Select all that apply.

Which of the following treatment is appropriate when there is a benzodiazepine overdose. Select all that apply.

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a benzodiazepine. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which of the following antidotes from the emergency drug cart?

Older adults who take long-acting sedatives or hypnotics are likely to experience:

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has received a sedative-hypnotic agent?

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a barbiturate. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which of the following from the emergency drug cart?

During patient teaching, the nurse explains the difference between a sedative and hypnotic by stating:

The patient’s chart notes the administration of dantrolene (Dantrium) immediately postoperatively. The nurse suspects that the patient experienced:

Which of the following is an important nursing action for the administration of a benzodiazepine as a sedative-hypnotic agent?

Pediatric and geriatric patients often react with more sensitivity to CNS depressants. This type of sensitivity manifests itself in the development of which type of reaction?

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for patients who are receiving CNS depressants?

Which of the following conditions characterizes rapid eye movement (REM) sleep?

Which of the following sleep disorders is the most prevalent?

Which of the following substances is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland that induces sleep?

Monique is diagnosed with Ménière’s disease, which diet would be most appropriate to discuss with her?

Professor McGonagall had undergone nasal surgery with posterior packing in place. Which assessment data would alert the nurse to the possibility of active bleeding?

Chad, a 5-year-old preschooler, is brought to the clinic due to an ear problem. Which assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect serous otitis media?

As Nurse Ryan entered the room, he saw the client choking and unable to speak. Which intervention should the nurse implement first for the client?

Which statement by a client diagnosed with Ménière’s disease who has had a labyrinthectomy of the left ear indicates that he understands the discharge teaching concerning the surgery?

For a client diagnosed with epistaxis, which intervention would be included in the care plan?

Mang Isko, a 68-year-old widower, has been stricken with cataracts about a year ago. Which assessment data would the nurse expect when collecting the nursing history from the client?

Which intervention would be included in the care plan for the client with an acute exacerbation of Ménière’s disease?

Which assessment data would the nurse expect as the chief complaint from a client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of Ménière’s disease?

Nurse Errol is administering 2 drops of medication in OS prior to ophthalmic surgery. Which interventions should he implement? Select all that apply.

During eyedrop instillation, which intervention would the nurse perform to prevent systemic adverse effects from drug absorption?

Ben is diagnosed with a retinal detachment at the inner aspect of the right eye. Into which position would the nurse place the client?

For a client complaining of periocular aching after a surgical repair of a detached retina, which medication would be the most appropriate analgesic?

A teenage client is diagnosed with “strep throat.” Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect of the client?

During the nursing history, which assessment data would the nurse expect the client scheduled for surgical correction of chronic open-angle glaucoma to report?

Martha, a 73-year-old widow, tells the nurse during the admission process that she was recently diagnosed with age-related hearing loss. Upon receiving such information, the nurse is correct if he suspects:

The nurse is carrying out his preoperative teachings for an older client who will have cataract surgery on the right eye. The nurse concludes that the client needs further understanding about the teachings if he says:

A 68-year-old client comes to the outpatient clinic and complains to the attending nurse about his increased difficulty with “close-work” such as knitting. He indicates he does not have difficulty seeing objects on either side but does state that straight lines appear distorted or wavy. The nurse suspects which of the following disorders is consistent with the client’s reported symptoms?

While inserting a nasogastric tube, the nurse should use which of the following protective measures?

An 8-year-old boy is returned to his room following a tonsillectomy. He remains sleepy from the anesthesia but is easily awakened. The nurse should place the child in which of the following positions?

The clinic nurse is preparing to test the visual acuity of a client using a Snellen chart. Which of the following identifies the accurate procedure for this visual acuity test?

The clinic nurse notes that following several eye examinations, the physician has documented a diagnosis of legal blindness in the client’s chart. The nurse reviews the results of the Snellen’s chart test expecting to note which of the following?

The client’s vision is tested with a Snellen chart. The results of the tests are documented as 20/60. The nurse interprets this as:

Tonometry is performed on the client with a suspected diagnosis of glaucoma. The nurse analyzes the test results as documented in the client’s chart and understands that normal intraocular pressure is:

The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client scheduled for cataract surgery. The nurse documents which more appropriate nursing diagnosis in the plan of care?