Which of the Following Physical Findings Is More Indicative of a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physical findings is more indicative of a patient with acute pain than chronic pain?

• A)Impaired body mechanics
• B)Poor aerobic capacity
• C)Muscle shortening
• D)Joint restriction

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested, which is contrasted with a control group that does not receive the experimental treatment.

Independent Variable

An element or factor in an experiment that is deliberately manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Experimental Group

In a scientific study, the group of participants exposed to the independent variable, allowing researchers to determine its effect on a dependent variable.