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3Ps Questions and Correct Answers
Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's cerebellar
function. Ans: Finger-nose-finger testing
Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes and
their location of assessment. Ans: Achilles reflex corresponds to
L2-S2.
Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6.
Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor
assessment. Ans: Presence of tremor
Muscle weakness
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Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory assessment.
Ans: Tactile discrimination of fine touch assesses the sensory
cortex.
Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's
appearance and behavior. Ans: Level of consciousness
Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of
reflex. Ans: Hypoactive 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. Ans: Assess muscles of mastication.
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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. Ans: Ask 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. Ans: Expressive or receptive
aphasia
Language coherency
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All of the following are components of the classic
ophthalmological emergency except __________. Ans: purulent 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
__________. Ans: prompt referral to an ophthalmologist
Recommend an appropriate question to ask when assessing a
patient's mood and affect. Ans: How are you?
Propose an accurate statement regarding the mental status
examination. Ans: A patient's overall appearance is part of the
mental status examination.
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3Ps Questions and Correct Answers
Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's cerebellar
function. Ans: Finger-nose-finger testing
Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes and
their location of assessment. Ans: Achilles reflex corresponds to
L2-S2.
Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6.
Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor
assessment. Ans: Presence of tremor
Muscle weakness
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Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory assessment.
Ans: Tactile discrimination of fine touch assesses the sensory
cortex.
Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's
appearance and behavior. Ans: Level of consciousness
Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of
reflex. Ans: Hypoactive 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. Ans: Assess muscles of mastication.
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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. Ans: Ask 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. Ans: Expressive or receptive
aphasia
Language coherency
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All of the following are components of the classic
ophthalmological emergency except __________. Ans: purulent 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
__________. Ans: prompt referral to an ophthalmologist
Recommend an appropriate question to ask when assessing a
patient's mood and affect. Ans: How are you?
Propose an accurate statement regarding the mental status
examination. Ans: A patient's overall appearance is part of the
mental status examination.
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