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ARLKQ

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When the nurse is testing the triceps reflex, what is the expected response?
 
  a. Flexion of the hand
  b. Pronation of the hand
  c. Extension of the forearm
  d. Flexion of the forearm

Question 2

In assessing a 70-year-old patient who has had a recent cerebrovascular accident, the nurse notices right-sided weakness. What might the nurse expect to find when testing his reflexes on the right side?
 
  a. Lack of reflexes
  b. Normal reflexes
  c. Diminished reflexes
  d. Hyperactive reflexes


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ciecieme

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

ANS: C
The normal response of the triceps reflex is extension of the forearm. The normal response of the biceps reflex causes flexion of the forearm. The other responses are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hyperreflexia is the exaggerated reflex observed when the monosynaptic reflex arc is released from the influence of higher cortical levels. This response occurs with upper motor neuron lesions (e.g., a cerebrovascular accident). The other responses are incorrect.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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