The nurse is completing a neurological assessment on a client who suffered from a motor vehicle accident (MVA).

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the practitioner immediately?

ability to swallow pureed foods

client reports mild headache

Weakness

Glasgow coma scale of 5

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Ability to swallow pureed foods suggests some functional capacity and is not an immediate concern requiring immediate reporting.
B.   A mild headache reported by the client might not indicate a critical issue requiring immediate reporting.
C.   Weakness can be a concerning symptom, but the severity or extent of weakness needs further clarification before urgent reporting.
D.   A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 5 is indicative of severe impairment of consciousness, requiring immediate attention and further evaluation by the healthcare provider.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The condyle of the mandible is the rounded protuberance at the end of the mandible bone but doesn't refer to the joint.
B. The zygomatic arch of the temporal bone is part of the skull structure and not directly associated with the mandibular joint.
C. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone of the skull, allowing for jaw movement and chewing.
D. The intervertebral foramen is a space between vertebrae through which spinal nerves exit the spinal cord.

A. vas deferens B. Epididymis C. Prostate D. Testes

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
B. The epididymis is where sperm is stored and matures but not produced.
C. The prostate gland produces a fluid that contributes to semen but not sperm production.
D. The testes are responsible for producing sperm through the process of spermatogenesis.

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