The Ability of a Patient with Suspected Neurological Damage to Sense

question 138

Multiple Choice

The ability of a patient with suspected neurological damage to sense deep pressure might be assessed by

• A) applying a tuning fork to a joint.
• B) stroking an area with cotton.
• C) squeezing a bicep muscle.
• D) pressing a sterile needle against the skin in a random pattern.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus.

Miscarriage Risk

The likelihood or probability of losing a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus.

15th Week

A period in pregnancy, often counted from the first day of the last menstrual period, when the fetus is typically developing senses and the body is adjusting to hormonal changes.

20th Week

Often referenced in human development or pregnancy, marking the midpoint of a typical gestational period.