What test is never performed on a child who is awake?
A) Doll's head maneuver
B) Oculovestibular response
C) Assessment of pyramidal tract lesions
D) Funduscopic examination for papilledema

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The oculovestibular response (caloric test)involves the instillation of ice water into the ear of a comatose child.The caloric test is painful and is never performed on an awake child or one who has a ruptured tympanic membrane.The doll's head maneuver,assessment of pyramidal tract lesions,and funduscopic examination for papilledema are not considered painful and can be performed on awake children.

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