Which Statements Are Correct Regarding the Assessment of Motor Function

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statements are correct regarding the assessment of motor function in the neurologically impaired patient?

• 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) The presence of abnormal extension indicates a less positive outcome for the patient than abnormal flexion.
• E) The evaluation of deep tendon reflexes is an essential part of the nursing neurologic assessment.

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Definitions:

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites, which bring information to the neuron, and the axon, which sends information to other neurons.

Chromosomes

Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes and are located in the nucleus of most living cells, playing a key role in inheritance and determining the characteristics of an organism.

Axon

A part of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.