The nurse performing a focused assessment of left posterior ...

[tichca]

The nurse performing a focused assessment of left posterior temporal lobe functions will assess the patient for
 
  a. sensation on the left side of the body.
  b. voluntary movements on the right side.
  c. reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
  d. understanding written and oral language.

Question 2

Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing the legs of a patient who has a lower motor neuron lesion?
 
  a. Spasticity
  b. Flaccidity
  c. No sensation
  d. Hyperactive reflexes

[macagn]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The posterior temporal lobe integrates the visual and auditory input for language comprehension. Reasoning and problem solving are functions of the anterior frontal lobe. Sensation on the left side of the body is located in the right postcentral gyrus. Voluntary movement on the right side is controlled in the left precentral gyrus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because the cell bodies of lower motor neurons are located in the spinal cord, damage to the neuron will decrease motor activity of the affected muscles. Spasticity and hyperactive reflexes are caused by upper motor neuron damage. Sensation is not impacted by motor neuron lesions.

[tichca]

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[sarah_brady415]

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