A Nurse Is Performing a Neurologic Assessment on a 9-Year-Old

question 42

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a 9-year-old child who has displayed unexplained changes in behavior. Which assessment finding is consistent with a neurologic deficit?

• A)Child has a negative Babinski reflex.
• B)Child recalls names of well-known cartoon characters.
• C)Child is able to walk backward heel to toe.
• D)Child is incapable of balancing on one foot.

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Definitions:

Transactive Memory

A shared system of remembering information among groups that enhances collective memory.

Process Loss

Deterioration in group performance in comparison to individual performance due to the whole range of possible interferences among members.

Simple Tasks

Simple tasks are activities or assignments that require a minimal level of skill, effort, or complexity to complete, often used in psychological experiments to assess basic cognitive functions.

Production Blocking

Reduction in individual creativity and productivity in brainstorming groups due to interruptions and turn-taking.