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Similarly, the abducens cranial nerve , another motor nerve, governs the abduction of the eye by controlling the lateral rectus muscle. Conversely, the oculomotor cranial nerve is primarily a motor nerve responsible for regulating eye movements, the sphincter of the pupils, and the ciliary body muscles, without any sensory function. The facial cranial nerve functions as both a motor and sensory nerve, overseeing facial movements, certain salivary glands, and gustatory sensations from the front part of the tongue. Lastly, the glossopharyngeal cranial nerve is a dual-functioning motor and sensory nerve, providing our sense of taste from the posterior tongue and innervating the parotid glands. (See A Thorough Physical Assessment: Assessment of the Twelve Cranial Nerves ) 6. A comprehensive health assessment includes: A. A complete medical history, a general survey, and a complete physical assessment B. A complete medical history, a general survey, and a focused physical assessment C. A client interview, a significant other interview, a general survey, and a complete physical assessment D. A client interview, a significant other interview, a general survey, and a focused physical assessment Correct Response : A Explanation : A comprehensive health assessment entails several elements, including a detailed medical history, a general survey, and a complete physical assessment. While a complete medical history is taken through a client interview and a significant other interview for much data, it is the health history and not the interview that is included in the comprehensive health assessment. On the other hand, a focused assessment, geared towards specific pathologies, signs, or symptoms, is not viewed as a component of the comprehensive health assessment. (See A Comprehensive Health Assessment ) 7. You are working in a community pediatric health clinic. Which developmental task should you apply into your practice? A. You should apply the principles of initiative when caring for preschool children. B. You should apply the principles of sensorimotor thought when caring for preschool children. C. You should apply the principles of intimacy when caring for the adolescent. D. You should apply the principles of concrete operations when caring for the adolescent. Correct Response : A Explanation : According to Erik Erickson, the developmental task for preschool children is initiative. The other developmental tasks are: ● Infant : Trust ● Toddler : Autonomy ● School Age Child : Industry ● Adolescent : Identity formation ● Young Adult : Intimacy ● Middle Aged Adult : Generativity ● Older Adults : Ego integrity (See Charting Psychosocial Development: The Wisdom of Erik Erikson )

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