A Computer Programmer Complains of Pain in His Wrist and Numbness

question 50

Multiple Choice

A computer programmer complains of pain in his wrist and numbness and tingling of his fingers. He likely suffers from ____.

• A)carpal tunnel syndrome
• B)osteoarthritis
• C)a wrist sprain
• D)a slipped disk
• E)a torn muscle

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Cultural

Pertaining to the ideas, customs, social behaviors, products, or artifacts of a particular society, group, place, or time.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.

Physical

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; involving bodily movements or activities.

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The stage of human development that begins at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy and continues until birth, characterized by rapid growth and development of bodily structures.