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nmorano1

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and needs to use stereognosis. Which instruction would the nurse provide for the client?
 
  1. Tell me if you feel one or two objects touching you with your eyes closed.
  2. Identify the object in your hand with your eyes closed.
  3. Identify the number being traced in your hand with your eyes closed.
  4. Open and close your hand each time I tell you to.

Question 2

The nurse performing reflex testing on a client uses the reflex hammer to gently strike the forearm about two inches above the wrist. Which reflex is the nurse assessing with this technique?
 
  1. Brachioradialis.
  2. Biceps.
  3. Triceps.
  4. Achilles.


mcni194

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The brachioradialis reflex is initiated by striking the forearm just above the wrist. The biceps reflex is initiated by striking the biceps tendon, while the triceps reflex is initiated by striking just above the olecranon process. The Achilles reflex is initiated by dorsiflexion of the foot and striking the Achilles tendon.


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