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Question 1 of 5

Babinsky response usually develops with damage in:

A. upper motor neuron

B. lower motor neuron

C. cerebellar

D. thalamus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: upper motor neuron

Question 2 of 5

Proper body alignment of the hemiplegic patient with the use of a footboard, trochanter rolls, and pillows will minimize the development of

A. plantar extension

B. shoulder abduction

C. internal hip rotation

D. external hip rotation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: plantar extension

Question 3 of 5

When positioning the patient after a total hip arthroplasty with a posterior approach, it is important that the nurse maintain the affected extremity in what position?

A. Adduction and flexion

B. Abduction and extension

C. Abduction and internal rotation

D. Adduction and external rotation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abduction and extension

Question 4 of 5

Meningeal sign is the following:

A. Babinsky

B. Kernig

C. Lasseg

D. Romberg

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Kernig

Question 5 of 5

Nerve impulses are picked up by a neuron's (nerve cell):

A. dendrites

B. axon

C. neuron cell body

D. synapse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: dendrites

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