Which of the Following Would Not Be Used During a Neurologic

question 435

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be used during a neurologic exam to test sensation?

• A)cotton swab
• B)spinal needle
• C)two pins
• D)tuning fork

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Definitions:

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process of repeatedly reviewing information to be retained in short-term memory and possibly encoded into long-term memory.

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Stimulus

Any object, event, or change in the environment that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period.