High-Yield Neurosensory Disorders of the Eyes and Ears with NCLEX Strategies

This episode in the NSG3046 Adult Medical Surgical 2 series reviews high-yield neurosensory disorders of the eyes and ears for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX. Using content from the course PowerPoint, Heather Murphy focuses on age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, common causes of hearing loss, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, otitis media/externa, and cochlear implants. For each condition she highlights classic signs and symptoms, key diagnostics, priority nursing interventions, and patient teaching. NCLEX-style test-taking strategies are woven throughout, showing students how to break down question stems, identify safety and priority cues, and eliminate distractors. This concise, exam-focused review is designed to build confidence and clinical reasoning as students prepare to care for patients with visual and auditory problems.