Positioning and Range-Of-Motion (ROM)exercises Most Help the Immobilized Patient to Prevent

question 19

Multiple Choice

Positioning and range-of-motion (ROM) exercises most help the immobilized patient to prevent which complication?

• A) Increased pain
• B) Contractures
• C) Pressure ulcers
• D) Compromised circulation

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future, often used in behavior management strategies.

Shaping

A process in behavioral psychology where successive approximations of a behavior are reinforced to teach a new behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

These are naturally reinforcing stimuli, such as food or water, that satisfy biological needs and do not require learning to become effective.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that do not naturally provide reinforcement but have acquired reinforcing qualities through being associated with primary reinforcers.