During an assessment of the neurological system, a nurse places a key in the hand of a client, and he identifies it as a key. The nurse would describe this finding as

Extinction

Tactile discrimination

Stereognosis.

Graphesthesia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   This term refers to the inability to recognize stimuli presented to both sides of the body simultaneously, often seen in cases of neurologic damage.
B.   This refers to the ability to differentiate between various sensations, but it is not the specific term for identifying objects by touch.
C.   This is the correct term for the ability to recognize objects through touch alone. The nurse would describe the client's ability to identify the key as stereognosis.
D.   This refers to the ability to recognize letters or numbers written on the skin, typically with a fingertip, not the identification of a physical object.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The ballottement test involves pressing on the knee joint to check for the presence of fluid, which can indicate joint effusion.
B. The McMurray test is used to assess for meniscal tears, not for fluid around the patella.
C. The Tinel sign is used to assess for nerve compression, not fluid accumulation.
D. The Phalen test is used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, not to assess for joint effusion.

A. Cerebral palsy. B. Cerebellar ataxia. C. Muscular dystrophy D. Parkinsonism.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Cerebral palsy affects movement and coordination but typically presents with different types of motor impairment and not the specific signs of Parkinsonism.
B. Ataxia involves a lack of coordination, often affecting gait, but it would not typically involve the specific signs such as pill-rolling tremor or stooped posture.
C. Muscular dystrophy involves muscle weakness and atrophy but does not typically cause the motor symptoms observed in this patient.
D. Parkinson's disease is characterized by the classic signs of tremor (pill-rolling), bradykinesia (slow movement), postural instability, and a shuffling gait, which the patient exhibits.

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During an assessment of the neurological system, a nurse places a key in the hand of a client, and he identifies it as a key. The nurse would describe this finding as

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is D

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