A Patient Is Referred to You After Sustaining a Spinal

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is referred to you after sustaining a spinal cord injury at C6, resulting in paralysis of the arms and legs. Which term best matches?

• A) Hemiplegia
• B) Paraplegia
• C) Quadriplegia
• D) Diplegia

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological rhythms.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Goal-Directed Behavior

Actions that are initiated and performed with a specific outcome or objective in mind.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's character, feelings, motives, and desires, playing a critical role in emotional intelligence and personal development.