Author Question: The nurse will be assessing position sense with cerebellar tests. Which of the following tests ... (Read 53 times)

deesands · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse will be assessing position sense with cerebellar tests. Which of the following tests relates to testing cerebellar function?

a. Weber test
b. Allen test
c. Romberg test
d. Rinne test

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of nurses using the principle of appropriate skills and technology within primary health care (PHC)?

a. Nurses using their expertise to offer quick health information through telehealth
b. Teams of nurses and other health care professionals bringing health care to those living on the street
c. Multidisciplinary teams offering care at centres within a community
d. Nurses providing a full range of services through a centre, including laboratory and emergency services

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The Romberg test assesses the client's balance.
The Weber test assesses for hearing acuity.
The Allen test assesses for patency of the arteries of the hand (usually before arterial puncture).
The Rinne test compares air and bone conduction.

Answer to Question 2

A
Telehealth allows individuals to connect to a qualified nurse for answers to their health questions. This is an example of appropriate skills and technology, one of the five principles of primary health care.
Teams of nurses and other health care professionals bringing health care to those living on the street is an example of accessibility.
Multidisciplinary teams offering care at centres within a community is an example of intersectoral collaboration.
Nurses providing a full range of services through a centre, including laboratory and emergency services is an example of intersectoral collaboration.