Author Question: After the examination of an infant, the nurse documents opisthotonos. The nurse recognizes that this ... (Read 46 times)

stock · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

After the examination of an infant, the nurse documents opisthotonos. The nurse recognizes that this finding often occurs with:

a. Cerebral palsy.
b. Meningeal irritation.
c. Lower motor neuron lesion.
d. Upper motor neuron lesion.

Question 2

During examination, the nurse finds that a patient is unable to distinguish objects placed in his hand. The nurse would document:

a. Stereognosis.
b. Astereognosis.
c. Graphesthesia. d.
Agraphesthesia.

Loise Hard · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Opisthotonos is a form of spasm in which the head is arched back, and a stiffness of the neck and an extension of the arms and legs are observed. Opisthotonus occurs with meningeal or brainstem irritation

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Astereognosis is the inability to identify correctly an object placed in the hand