In Factitious Disorders,the Patient

question 43

Multiple Choice

In factitious disorders,the patient

• A)voluntarily makes up symptoms with no apparent motivation.
• B)is unaware that he/she is making up symptoms.
• C)truly experiences symptoms with no apparent physical cause.
• D)makes up symptoms in an effort to avoid work or to receive some other benefit.

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Definitions:

Diameter

A straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere and terminating at both circumferences, representing the widest distance across it.

Thickness

The dimension from one surface of an object to the opposite surface, measured perpendicular to the surfaces.

LMC

Least Material Condition; a condition of a feature which contains the minimum amount of material yet still meets the specified limits of size.

Freedom of Assembly

The ease with which parts can be put together, denoting flexibility in assembly operations.