Asked by Parth Patel on May 14, 2024
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The nurse is assessing the neurological status of a patient.She uses the handle end of a reflex hammer to stroke the lateral aspect of the sole of the foot.She notes that the great toe dorsiflexes and the other toes spread out like a fan.What does this indicate?
A) A positive Romberg's test
B) A negative Babinski's reflex
C) A hyperactive patellar tendon reflex
D) A normal reflex in a child younger than age 2
Babinski's Reflex
A reflex action in which the big toe extends upward when the sole of the foot is stimulated, indicative of neurological function in infants and neurological disease in adults.
Dorsiflexes
The action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, a movement involving the ankle joint.
Neurological Status
The current state of function or health of the nervous system, including both the brain and peripheral nerves.
- Identify and interpret neurological reflexes during a patient assessment.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and interpret neurological reflexes during a patient assessment.
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