NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following accurately describes her arm movement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abduction refers to moving a body part away from the midline of the body. In this case, when the patient abducts her arms, she is moving them away from her trunk.
Choice A is correct.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect.
Choice B describes adduction, which is the movement of a body part toward the midline.
Choice C describes wrist rotation, not arm abduction.
Choice D describes crossing the arms over the abdomen, which is not the movement associated with abduction.
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Question 5 of 5
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