Nerve deafness would most likely result from an injury or infection that damaged the: A. Vagus nerve B. Cochlear nerve C. Vestibular nerve D. Trigeminal nerve Correct Answer: B. Cochlear nerve. Because the organ of hearing is the organ of Corti, located in the cochlea, nerve deafness would most… Read More »
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: A. Ménière’s disease B. Otalgia C. Otitis media D. Presbycusis Correct Answer: D. Presbycusis The term… Read More »
A labyrinthectomy can be performed to treat Meniere’s syndrome. This procedure results in: A. Anosmia B. Absence of pain C. Reduction in cerumen D. Permanent irreversible deafness Correct Answer: D. Permanent irreversible deafness. The labyrinth is the inner ear and consists of the vestibule, cochlea, semicircular canals,… Read More »
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. “I will sleep on my left side after the surgery.” B. “I will wipe my nose… Read More »
Otosclerosis is a common cause of conductive hearing loss. With a partial hearing loss: A. Stapedectomy is the procedure of choice. B. Hearing aids usually restore some hearing. C. The client is usually unable to hear bass tones. D. Air conduction is more effective than bone conduction. … Read More »
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… Read More »
A client who is complaining of tinnitus is describing a symptom that is: A. Objective B. Subjective C. Functional C. Functional Correct Answer: B. Subjective. A subjective symptom such as ringing in the ears can be felt only by the client. Subjective symptoms are those perceptible only… Read More »
While inserting a nasogastric tube, the nurse should use which of the following protective measures? A. Gloves, gown, goggles, and surgical cap B. Sterile gloves, mask, plastic bags, and gown C. Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles D. Double gloves, goggles, mask, and surgical cap Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
Physiologically, the middle ear, containing the three ossicles, serves primarily to: 1. Maintain balance. A. Maintain balance. B. Translate sound waves into nerve impulses. C. Amplify the energy of sound waves entering the ear. D. Communicate with the throat via the Eustachian tube. Correct Answer: C. Amplify the… Read More »
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? A. Sims’ B. Side-lying C. Supine D. Prone Correct Answer: B. Side-lying Side-lying position… Read More »