The nurse tests the function of Cranial Nerve XI while performing a physical examination on a client. Which statement best describes the response the nurse should expect if Cranial Nerve XI is intact?

When the client sticks out the tongue it is in the midline and without tremors or deviation.

Client follows an object with eyes without nystagmus or strabismus.

Client demonstrates the ability to hear normal conversation.

Client moves the head and shoulders against resistance with equal strength.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory nerve) is not involved in tongue movement; it controls muscles involved in head and shoulder movement.
B.   Eye movement and control relate more to Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI, which control eye muscles.
C.   Hearing is primarily assessed by Cranial Nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear nerve).
D.   Cranial Nerve XI innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, enabling movements like head turning and shoulder shrugging against resistance.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, commonly associated with cramping in the lower abdomen.
B. Dysuria is painful or difficult urination, unrelated to menstrual pain.
C. Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, not associated with menstrual pain.
D. Dyschezia refers to painful bowel movements, not related to menstrual pain.

A. Dull throbbing pain that increases with rest. B. Dull ache. C. Sharp pain that increases with movement. D. Deep pain in the wrist.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Dull throbbing pain increasing with rest might suggest a strain or sprain but not necessarily a fracture.
B. A dull ache could indicate various issues but may not specifically point to a fracture.
C. Sharp pain that worsens with movement is a common indicator of a fracture due to the bones moving against each other.
D. Deep pain in the wrist could signify deep tissue injury but doesn't distinctly indicate a fracture without other signs.

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