Which nerve is assessed when the nurse asks the patient to
dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes?
a) Peroneal
The motor function of the peroneal nerve is assessed by asking the
patient to dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes while the sensory
function is assessed by pricking the skin between the great and center
toes.
b) Radial
The radial nerve is assessed by asking the patient to stretch out the
thumb, then the wrist, and then the fingers at the metacarpal joints.
c) Median
The median nerve is assessed by asking the patient to touch the
thumb to the little finger.
d) Ulnar
Asking the patient to spread all fingers allows the nurse to assess
motor function affected by ulnar innervation.
dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes?
a) Peroneal
The motor function of the peroneal nerve is assessed by asking the
patient to dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes while the sensory
function is assessed by pricking the skin between the great and center
toes.
b) Radial
The radial nerve is assessed by asking the patient to stretch out the
thumb, then the wrist, and then the fingers at the metacarpal joints.
c) Median
The median nerve is assessed by asking the patient to touch the
thumb to the little finger.
d) Ulnar
Asking the patient to spread all fingers allows the nurse to assess
motor function affected by ulnar innervation.