Which of the Following Is/are Common Effect(s) of Prolonged Immobility

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is/are common effect(s) of prolonged immobility in children?

• A) Delayed linear growth
• B) Contractures and deformities involving the hips, spine, legs, and feet
• C) Skeletal muscle weakness
• D) A, B, and C

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Definitions:

Negative Impact

Adverse effects or consequences that result from a particular action or set of conditions.

Alertness

The state of being awake, aware, and attentive, often in response to stimuli or as part of normal consciousness.

Sleep Terrors

Episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep, often paired with difficulty fully waking up, occurring predominantly in children.

Parasomnias

A group of sleep disturbances characterized by unusual actions, feelings, sensations, or dreams that appear during the process of falling asleep, throughout the sleep period, in transitions between stages of sleep, or upon waking.