The nurse is performing a physical assessment on the client's mandible and temporal bone. The nurse recognizes that the articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is called?

Condyle of the mandible

Zygomatic arch of the temporal bone

Temporomandibular joint

Intervertebral foramen

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale: The condyle of the mandible is the rounded process that fits into the TMJ.

Choice B rationale: The zygomatic arch is a bony structure formed by the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone.

Choice C rationale: The articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Choice D rationale: The intervertebral foramen is an opening between vertebrae through which nerves exit the spinal cord.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, not "electrical impulse stimulators."

Choice B rationale: The hypothalamus is a part of the brain, but the central nervous system encompasses both the brain and the spinal cord.

Choice C rationale: The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The CNS processes and interprets sensory information and sends motor commands to effectors.

Choice D rationale: The peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system are distinct from the central nervous system and are not part of the CNS.

A. Motor component of CN X and sensory component of CN VII B. Motor and sensory component of CN XI C. Motor component of CN IV D. Motor component of CN VII

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: CN X (vagus nerve) and CN VII (facial nerve) are separate cranial nerves, and the described findings are more indicative of dysfunction in the motor component of CN VII.

Choice B rationale: CN XI (accessory nerve) is primarily involved in motor function related to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. It is not likely to cause the described facial asymmetry.

Choice C rationale: CN IV (trochlear nerve) is responsible for eye movement and would not be directly related to the described facial findings.

Choice D rationale: The described findings, such as asymmetry when smiling or frowning, uneven lifting of the eyebrows, and escape of air when pressing against a puffed cheek, indicate dysfunction of the motor component of cranial nerve VII (facial nerve).

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