Severe Weakness in the Arms, Trunk, and Legs in a Patient

question 76

Multiple Choice

Severe weakness in the arms, trunk, and legs in a patient with a spinal cord injury is recorded as:

• A) contraplegia.
• B) diplegia.
• C) hemiplegia.
• D) quadriplegia.

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Definitions:

Individualistic

Oriented around the belief that individual interests and rights are paramount; in a workplace context, this can refer to systems or cultures prioritizing individual achievement over collective goals.

Unionized

Referring to workplaces or employees that are represented by a labor union, which negotiates wages, benefits, and working conditions on their behalf.

Mandatory Meeting

A meeting that employees are required to attend by their employer, often for disseminating information or for compliance purposes.

Pay Increase

An adjustment in wages or salary upwards, often in response to negotiations, inflation, or performance appraisals.