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Arii_bell

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The nurse has difficulty eliciting an Achilles reflex response. What reinforcement technique may be used to enhance this response?
 
  1) Smile
  2) Dorsiflex foot
  3) Plantarflex foot
  4) Interlock hands

Question 2

When assessing the deep tendon reflexes (DTRs), what is the normal response of the biceps reflex?
 
  1) Elbow flexion
  2) Elbow extension
  3) Forearm supination
  4) Hand pronation


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Sammyo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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