Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1635 of 2368

A client closes their eyes and holds both arms out with palms up. The left arm slowly drifts downward and the palm turns over. What does this indicate?

  1. A negative pronator drift test with normal strength in both arms
  2. Impaired stereognosis with loss of ability to identify objects
  3. A positive Babinski reflex with upward fanning of the toes
  4. A positive pronator drift test with weakness of the left arm
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Correct answer: A positive pronator drift test with weakness of the left arm

A weak arm cannot stay raised and may pronate. Both arms should hold position equally.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Neurological Assessment: Pronator Drift. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026