Ch. 36 Sensory Perception

Question 1

Sensoristasis is…

1. a stoppage of sensation
2. a state of optimum sensation arousal- not too much and not too little
3. an adaptation to repeated stimulation
4. a made-up word with no meaning

Answer 1

2. a state of optimum sensation arousal- not too much and not too little

Question 2

Patient teaching related to promoting sensory health and function in individuals without altered sensory function includes all except the following:

1. the importance of yearly eye examinations
2. hearing loss on older adults is expected, so medical attention is not necessary
3. chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension need to be well controlled
4. use of ear protection in noisy work areas

Answer 2

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Question 3

A nursing instructor is preparing a class presentation about sensory perception across the lifespan. At which developmental stage would the instructor describe sensory perception as at is peak?

1. adolescent
2. older adult
3. preschool
4. young adult

Answer 3

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Question 4

A nurse in a family clinic asks a client, “How do you spend a typical day?” The nurse is collecting information about;

1. normal pattern identification
2. risk identification
3. outcome identification
4. dysfunction identification

Answer 4

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Question 5

What is sensation?

Answer 5

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Question 6

What is perception?

Answer 6

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Question 7

What are normal sensory patterns?

Answer 7

• Sensoristasis

- Adaptation (when sensoristasis is not reached)

Question 8

What are somatic senses?

Answer 8

• Touch
• Kinesthetic (proprioceptive) sensation
• Visceral sensation

Question 9

What is sensory overload? (hyperactive delirium)

Answer 9

person is unable to process or manage intensity or quantity of incoming sensory stimuli, feelings of being overwhelmed/out of control

Question 10

What is sensory deprivation?

Answer 10

A lessening or lack of meaningful sensory stimuli, monotonous sensory input, or an interference with the processing of information