The Nurse Is Assessing Cranial Nerve XI (Spinal Accessory)

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory) .Which of the following statements would the nurse say to the client?

• A)"Shrug your shoulders and turn your head against my hand."
• B)"Stick out your tongue and move it from side to side."
• C)"Taste these foods and decide which is sweet and which is sour."
• D)"Smell these items and identify what they are."

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Definitions:

Metacarpals

The bones located in the middle part of the human hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.

Superior Region

An anatomical term referring to a location above or higher than another part of the body.

Hipbone

Part of the human pelvis, comprising the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which are fused together in adults.

Ilium

The uppermost and largest part of the hip bone, contributing to the pelvis structure and providing attachment for various muscles.