A 5-year-old girl is having a checkup before starting kindergarten. The nurse asks her to do the "finger-to-nose" test. What is the nurse testing for?
A) Deep tendon reflexes
B) Cerebellar function
C) Sensory discrimination
D) Ability to follow directions

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The finger-to-nose test is an indication of cerebellar function. This test checks balance and coordination. Each deep tendon reflex is tested separately. Each sense is tested separately. Although this test enables the nurse to evaluate the child's ability to follow directions, it is used primarily for cerebellar function.

A 5-Year-Old Girl Is Having a Checkup Before Starting Kindergarten