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

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

When assessing for arm drift in a patient with a suspected stroke, which of the following procedures should be performed?

Ask the patient to close their eyes and hold both arms straight out in front of them, palms up.

Ask the patient to squeeze your fingers with both hands.

Ask the patient to shrug their shoulders against resistance.

Ask the patient to touch their nose with their index finger.

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Step 1: Understand the purpose of assessing arm drift in a suspected stroke. Arm drift is a neurological test used to evaluate motor function and coordination, which can be affected by a stroke.

Step 2: Recognize that the correct procedure involves asking the patient to close their eyes and hold both arms straight out in front of them, palms up. This test evaluates for weakness or asymmetry in motor control, which is a common sign of stroke.

Step 3: Eliminate the other options by understanding their purpose: squeezing fingers tests grip strength, shrugging shoulders against resistance tests shoulder muscle strength, and touching the nose with the index finger tests coordination. None of these specifically assess arm drift.

Step 4: Explain why the correct procedure works. When a patient closes their eyes and holds their arms out, any drift or downward movement of one arm indicates potential weakness or neurological impairment on one side of the body.

Step 5: Emphasize the importance of performing this test accurately and promptly in suspected stroke cases, as early detection and treatment are critical for patient outcomes.