Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

Anatomy & Physiology

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing the Romberg test. Which of the following indicates a normal finding?

The patient experiences dizziness and needs to sit down immediately.

The patient falls to one side when eyes are closed.

The patient sways slightly but maintains balance with eyes closed.

The patient requires assistance to stand upright with eyes open.

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Understand the purpose of the Romberg test: It is used to assess the integrity of the dorsal columns of the spinal cord, which are responsible for proprioception, or the sense of body position in space.

Recognize the procedure of the Romberg test: The patient stands with feet together and eyes open initially, then closes their eyes. The examiner observes the patient's ability to maintain balance.

Identify what constitutes a normal finding: A slight swaying is normal as the patient relies on proprioceptive input without visual cues, but they should be able to maintain balance without assistance.

Evaluate the options given: Dizziness and needing to sit down, falling to one side, or requiring assistance with eyes open indicate abnormal findings, suggesting issues with proprioception or vestibular function.

Conclude with the correct interpretation: The patient swaying slightly but maintaining balance with eyes closed is a normal finding, indicating intact proprioceptive pathways.