An Event Can Be a Contributing Cause of an Injury

question 68

True/False

An event can be a contributing cause of an injury without being the proximate cause.

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Definitions:

Cerebrovascular Accident

A medical emergency characterized by the sudden disruption of blood supply to the brain, commonly known as a stroke.

Passive Range of Motion

A therapeutic exercise where joints are moved without the patient's active participation, often to maintain flexibility.

Orthopneic Position

A sitting position to relieve respiratory difficulty in which the client leans over and is supported by an overbed table across the lap.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that restrict airflow and cause breathing difficulties.