During an assessment of the neurological system, a nurse places a key in the hand of a client, and he identifies it as a key. The nurse would describe this finding as

Extinction

Tactile discrimination

Stereognosis.

Graphesthesia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   This term refers to the inability to recognize stimuli presented to both sides of the body simultaneously, often seen in cases of neurologic damage.
B.   This refers to the ability to differentiate between various sensations, but it is not the specific term for identifying objects by touch.
C.   This is the correct term for the ability to recognize objects through touch alone. The nurse would describe the client's ability to identify the key as stereognosis.
D.   This refers to the ability to recognize letters or numbers written on the skin, typically with a fingertip, not the identification of a physical object.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This is the most relevant question for assessing health promotion related to breast cancer screening. Regular breast examinations are a key part of health promotion for early detection of potential issues such as breast cancer.
B. While a family history or personal history of breast cancer is important, it doesn't directly assess ongoing health promotion behavior like regular screenings.
C. This question is more focused on potential concerns regarding the breast tissue itself, but it doesn’t assess health promotion activity like breast examinations.
D. This question is focused on symptoms, not health promotion behavior such as prevention and earlydetection.

A. Observing for facial symmetry B. Testing visual acuity C. Eliciting the gag reflex D. Checking the pupillary response to light

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Cranial nerve 11, the accessory nerve, controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, which contribute to the movement of the neck and shoulders. However, while facial symmetry is related to other cranial nerves, this is the correct action for cranial nerve 11's motor function testing.
B. Visual acuity is related to cranial nerve II (optic nerve), not cranial nerve XI.
C. The gag reflex tests cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal) and X (vagus), not cranial nerve XI.
D. Checking the pupillary response to light. The pupillary light reflex is controlled by cranial nerve II (optic) and cranial nerve III (oculomotor), not cranial nerve XI.

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