When Assessing Motor Function, Which of the Following Are Correct

question 25

Multiple Choice

When assessing motor function, which of the following are correct?

• A) The presence of a Babinski reflex is an abnormal finding in an adult.
• B) Lower extremity muscle tone is assessed by asking the patient to push or pull his or her foot against resistance.
• C) When using noxious stimuli to elicit a motor response, each limb is tested separately.
• D) Abnormal extension, or decerebrate posturing, indicates a less positive outcome than abnormal flexion.
• E) Evaluation of deep tendon reflexes is an essential part of the nursing assessment.

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