A Nurse Notes That a Patient Walks with the Leg

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse notes that a patient walks with the leg extended and held stiff, causing a scraping over the floor surface.What type of gait is the patient experiencing?

• A) Spastic gait
• B) Cerebellar gait
• C) Basal ganglion gait
• D) Scissors gait

---

Definitions:

Motivation Theories

A set of principles concerning what drives individuals to initiate and sustain actions towards achieving their goals.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that explains how individuals decide to behave in ways that they believe will lead them to desired outcomes based on expectations of future events.

Goal Orientation

A mindset that focuses on achieving specific outcomes or benchmarks as a means to promote success or accomplishment.

Proximal Goals

Short-term objectives set to be achieved in the near future that help to achieve a long-term goal.