A client in the emergency department has a suspected neurologic disorder. To assess gait, the nurse asks the client to take a few steps; with each step, the client's feet make a half circle. To document the client's gait, the nurse should use which term?

Ataxic.

Dystrophic.

Steppage.

Helicopod.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale

Ataxic gait is characterized by uncoordinated movement, wide-based steps, and irregular distances between steps, often seen in cerebellar dysfunctions.

Choice B rationale

Dystrophic gait is associated with muscle weakness, often seen in muscular dystrophies, where there is difficulty in walking, a waddle-like walk, and frequent falls.

Choice C rationale

Steppage gait is associated with foot drop, where the individual lifts their knees higher than usual to avoid dragging their toes, often seen in peripheral neuropathies.

Choice D rationale

Helicopod gait involves the feet making a half-circle with each step and is often seen in individuals with certain neurologic disorders, such as hemiplegia or certain types of ataxia.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information and spatial awareness, including proprioception (the sense of body position in space). Damage to the parietal lobe can affect these functions.

Choice B rationale

The temporal lobe is involved in processing auditory information and memory, not spatial awareness. Damage to this lobe would affect hearing and memory rather than proprioception.

Choice C rationale

The frontal lobe is associated with executive functions, such as decision-making, problem-solving, and motor control, but not primarily with spatial awareness. Damage to this lobe impacts cognitive and motor functions.

Choice D rationale

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information. Damage to this lobe affects vision rather than spatial awareness or proprioception.

A. It produces cerebral neurotransmitters. B. It acts as a barrier to bacteria. C. It acts as an insulator to maintain a constant spinal fluid temperature. D. It cushions the brain and spinal cord.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) does not produce cerebral neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are produced by neurons in the brain and nervous system.

Choice B rationale

CSF acts as a barrier, but its primary role is not to protect against bacteria. It provides mechanical protection and removes waste, though some antibacterial properties exist.

Choice C rationale

CSF does not act as an insulator for temperature. It primarily serves as a cushioning agent and helps maintain homeostasis, but not temperature insulation.

Choice D rationale

CSF cushions the brain and spinal cord by providing a fluid buffer that absorbs shock. It protects these structures from trauma by creating a supportive and stable environment within the cranial and spinal cavities.

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A client in the emergency department has a suspected neurologic disorder. To assess gait, the nurse asks the client to take a few steps; with each step, the client's feet make a half circle. To document the client's gait, the nurse should use which term?

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