A Pressure Ulcer Is Called the Following Except

question 91

Multiple Choice

A pressure ulcer is called the following except

• A) Bed sore
• B) Pressure sore
• C) Stasis ulcer
• D) Decubitus ulcer

Understand the tactile sensations and how the body perceives them, including the phenomenon of phantom limb.

Explain the physiological and psychological processes involved in the transduction of sensory information.

Describe the structure and function of the visual and auditory systems.

Understand the processes of bottom-up and top-down processing of sensory information.

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Definitions:

Avoid Stress

Avoiding stress refers to strategies or actions taken to reduce or eliminate sources of tension and anxiety in one’s life.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance on tasks—too little arousal can lead to underperformance, whereas too much can lead to errors.

Optimal Level

Refers to the most favorable or ideal state of something for its intended purpose or function.

Stimulation

The action of arousing interest, excitement, or activity in the mind or body.