When eliciting deep tendon reflexes in the ankle, the nurse practitioner notes an
abnormal reflex in the right ankle. This abnormality is probably consistent with a
pathological lesion in which segmented level of the
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When eliciting deep tendon reflexes in the ankle, the nurse practitioner notes an
abnormal reflex in the right ankle. This abnormality is probably consistent with a
pathological lesion in which segmented level of the spine? Sacral 1
When assessing the cranial nerves, the nurse practitioner uses the tongue blade
to gently stimulate the back of the throat on each side. A unilateral absence of the
gag reflex is noted. This finding could be suggestive of a unilateral lesion in
which cranial nerve? Cranial nerve IX (CN IX)
A patient is unable to identify the smell of an orange. The inability could reflex an
abnormality in cranial nerves: I
Dysphonia refers to: an impairment in volume of the voice
Hyperesthesia refers to: increased sensitivity to touch
An ambulatory child with spastic cerebral palsy needs a diet: high in calories
Physical exam of a well two-week-old infant revels a little dimple with a small
amount of hair just about the sacral area. This could be: spina bifida occulta
The level of consciousness that refers to the patient who opens his eyes, looks at
the person speaking to him but responds slowly and appears confused is known
as: obtundation
Discriminative sensations include all of the following except: deep tendon
reflexes
The most widely used tool available to assess for dementia in elderly patients is
the: Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
When trying to determine the level of consciousness in a patient whose level of
consciousness if altered, a lethargic patient: appears drowsy but opens the
eyes, looks at the examiners, answers the questions, and then falls asleep
An example of distal weakness is: the right hand
The term used to describe the absence or loss of control of voluntary muscle
movements is: akinesia
While assessing the trigeminal nerve V (CN V) for sensory function, the patient
repots a pain sensation on the right check. This finding could be consistent with
a: cranial nerve disorder
An infant with fetal alcohol syndrome would: be irritable, hyperactive and
exhibit a high-pitched cry
A female patient complains of weakness in her hand when opening a jar. This
finding could be suggestive of which type of weakness pattern? Distal
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