Nurs 209 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers

Nurs 209 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers The nurse is testing the deep tendon reflexes of a 30-year-old woman who is in the clinic for an annual physical examination. When striking the Achilles and quadriceps, the nurse is unable to elicit a reflex. The nurse's next response should be to: A. ask the patient to lock her fingers and "pull". B. complete the examination and then tests reflexes again. C. refer the patient to a specialist for further testing. D. document these reflexes as "0" on a scale of 0 to 4+ ANSWER A. ask the patient to lock her fingers and "pull". To test for gross motor skill and coordination of a 6-year-old child, which of these techniques would be appropriate? A. Ask child to hop on one foot. B. Have the child stand on his head. C. Have child touch his finger to his nose. D. Have the child make "funny" faces at the nurse. ANSWER A. Ask child to hop on one foot. The nurse knows that testing kinesthesia is a test of a person's: A. fine touch. B. position sense. C. motor coordination. D. perception of vibration. ANSWER B. position sense.