You Note That a Child Has a Positive Gower Sign

question 42

Multiple Choice

You note that a child has a positive Gower sign. You know that this indicates generalized:

• A) arthropathy.
• B) muscle weakness.
• C) bursitis.
• D) muscle hypertrophy.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Responses

Automatic physical reactions to stimuli that do not require conscious thought, such as reflexes.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat.

Physically Punished

The act of inflicting physical pain or discomfort on someone as a form of punishment or discipline.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling badly about oneself.