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Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's cerebellar function. - ANSWERFinger-nose-finger testing Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes and their location of assessment. - ANSWERAchilles reflex corresponds to L2-S2. Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6. Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor assessment. - ANSWERPresence of tremor Muscle weakness Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory assessment. - ANSWERTactile discrimination of fine touch assesses the sensory cortex. Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's appearance and behavior. - ANSWERLevel of consciousness Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of reflex. - ANSWERHypoactive or diminished response is classified as 1+. Very brisk, hyperactive response is classified as 4+. Determine a step or technique in the assessment of the trigeminal nerve. - ANSWERAssess muscles of mastication. Ask the patient to identify the location of the light touch sensation on the forehead while eyes are closed. Recommend an appropriate examination method to assess spinal accessory nerve function. - ANSWERAsk the patient to shrug shoulders against resistance. Ask the patient to rotate the head forcibly against resistance. Determine an important item to assess while testing a patient's language and comprehension. - ANSWERExpressive or receptive aphasia Language coherency All of the following are components of the classic ophthalmological emergency except __________. - ANSWERpurulent eye discharge Mrs. Murphy is a 58-year-old woman presenting with a sudden left-sided headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and her left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva is markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen chart is 20/30 OD and 20/90 OS. When caring for Mrs. Murphy, the most appropriate next action is __________. - ANSWERprompt referral to an ophthalmologist Recommend an appropriate question to ask when assessing a patient's mood and affect. - ANSWERHow are you? Propose an accurate statement regarding the mental status examination. - ANSWERA patient's overall appearance is part of the mental status examination. Determine an appropriate question to ask when assessing a patient's perception. - ANSWERDo you feel as if you're being watched? How do people treat you? Choose an accurate description of expressive aphasia. - ANSWERHaving difficulty in expressing words Describe the technique to assess facial nerve function. - ANSWERAsk the patient to smile. Instruct the patient to lift eyebrows. Ask the patient to close eyelids tightly against your attempt to open them. What is a common vision problem in a person with untreated primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)? - ANSWERPeripheral vision loss Propose a component of assessing the thought process of a patient. - ANSWERScreening for suicidal thoughts Which of the following is the most likely to be found on the funduscopic examination of a patient with untreated POAG? - ANSWERExcessive cupping of the optic disk Propose an indicator that a headache can be the presenting symptom of a serious illness and may require neuroimaging. - ANSWERHeadache causing confusion, dizziness, or lack of coordination Headache causing awakening from sleep