3Ps study guide| 979 questions| 102 pages| with complete solutions

Recommend a method or test to help assess a patient's cerebellar function. correct answer: Finger-nose-finger testing Choose an accurate statement regarding deep tendon reflexes and their location of assessment. correct answer: Achilles reflex corresponds to L2-S2. Brachioradialis reflex corresponds to C5-C6. Determine a finding that would be abnormal in a motor assessment. correct answer: Presence of tremor Muscle weakness Propose an accurate statement regarding the sensory assessment. correct answer: Tactile discrimination of fine touch assesses the sensory cortex. Decide what should be considered in assessing a patient's appearance and behavior. correct answer: Level of consciousness Determine the accurate description regarding the strength of reflex. correct answer: 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. correct answer: Assess 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. correct answer: 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. correct answer: Expressive or receptive aphasia Language coherency All of the following are components of the classic ophthalmological emergency except __________. correct answer: purulent eye discharge