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. The Cowper gland, also known as the bulbourethral gland, secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidity in the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
B. The prostate gland secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, contributing to semen volume.
C. The bulbourethral gland (Cowper gland) is responsible for producing the thin, alkaline fluid that neutralizes the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
D. The median sulcus refers to a groove or depression on the surface of an organ and is not associated with secretion in the reproductive system.

A. Condyle of the mandible B. Zygomatic arch of the temporal bone C. Temporomandibular joint D. Intervertebral foramen

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.

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