Following a motor vehicle accident, a client with injuries to the ...

[shofmannx20]

Following a motor vehicle accident, a client with injuries to the face is tested for muscle strength. The nurse determines that there is adequate strength of the eyes and eyelids when the client is able to:
 
  1. Follow the nurse's finger movements with her eyes.
  2. Keep her eyelids closed for 30 seconds.
  3. Blink rapidly.
  4. Close her eyes tightly.

Question 2

A client is scheduled for a uric acid level to be drawn. Which foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid for 24 hours in preparation for this test? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Salmon
  2. Broccoli
  3. Scallops
  4. Sardines
  5. Organ meats

[joshbk44]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Following fingers with the eyes measures eye muscles, but not the eyelids.
2. Closing eyelids indicates muscle movement but does not measure strength.
3. Blinking indicates muscle movement but does not measure strength.
4. The ability to shut the eyes tightly indicates intact use of both eye and eyelid muscles.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3, 4, 5

1. Salmon is not a purine-rich food.
2. Broccoli is not a purine-rich food.
3. Purine-rich foods such as scallops are restricted for 24 hours prior to the test.
4. Purine-rich foods such as sardines are restricted for 24 hours prior to the test.
5. Purine-rich foods such as organ meats are restricted for 24 hours prior to the test.