The nurse knows that testing kinesthesia is a test of a person's:
a. Fine touch.
b. Position sense.
c. Motor coordination.
d. Perception of vibration.
ANS: B
Kinesthesia, or position sense, is the person's ability to perceive passive movements of the extremities. The other options are incorrect.
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A) True B) False
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a. Assist the person to the chapel. b. Report the request to the nurse. c. Check the person's care plan. d. Ask why the person wants to attend.