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Jramos095

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which one of the following instructions to a possible stroke patient indicates proper assessment for an arm drift?
 
  A) Hold out your arms and count to 10.
  B) Grab my fingers and squeeze with both hands as hard as you can.
  C) Raise your hands above your head and close your eyes.
  D) Close your eyes and hold your arms straight out.

Question 2

Which of the following would correctly describe moving your arm toward the midline of the body?
 
  A) Abduction
  B) Adduction
  C) Extension
  D) Indention


smrtceo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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