The Nurse Is Performing a Neurological Assessment on a Male

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a male patient who has just been transferred from the PACU following abdominal surgery.The nurse demonstrates knowledge of a neurological assessment by: (Select all that apply.)

• A)asking the patient to spell his name.
• B)asking the patient to tell you where he is.
• C)noting if the patient can identify the sensation of touch.
• D)asking the patient to move his arms and legs.
• E)assessing the pupils for response to light.

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Definitions:

Thermocouples

Sensing devices used to measure temperature, consisting of two dissimilar metal wires joined at one end, producing a voltage proportional to temperature difference.

Reed Relay

A type of relay that uses a pair of magnetic reeds as the switching mechanism, often enclosed in a glass tube to protect against external magnetic fields and contaminants.

Permanent Magnet

A material that maintains a constant magnetic field without the need for electrical power.

Resistance Temperature Detector

A sensor used to measure temperature by correlating the resistance of the RTD element with temperature.