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NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Module 8 Quiz Study Guide for 2023
Physical Assessment Module 8 Quiz Study Guide
1. Know what to assess cerebellar function if the patient states they are unsteady on their
feet
o Balance
2. Understand how to assess the different deep tendon reflexes
o The action is a brisk strike at the tendon insertion. Do not allow the
hammer to rest on the skin after the strike. You will be testing the triceps,
biceps, brachioradialis, patellar, and Achilles in this manner. The briskness
of the response is graded on a 0-4+ scale with 2+ being considered
normal; 1+ and 3+ are low normal and high normal, respectively.
3. Understand the all of the cranial nerves and what body parts they assess so you are aware
of what nerve to assess if “the patient says they are having inability to move …”, or if a
question asks you specifically about a body part or function being checked and what
cranial nerve is being assessed
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