Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used to describe a patient placed "lying on the back"?

• A) Supine
• B) Prone
• C) Lateral
• D) Recumbent

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Definitions:

Reich

Refers historically to a German empire or realm.

Bystander Nonintervention

The phenomenon where individuals do not offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to diffusion of responsibility or fear of making the situation worse.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility when others are present.

Cognitive Dissonance

is a psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, behaviors, or attitudes.