A Patient Seen by a Physical Therapist After a Stroke

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient seen by a physical therapist after a stroke with the clinical presentation of abdominal muscle weakness and pharyngeal weakness is at risk for:

• A) diaphragmatic excursion.
• B) aspiration.
• C) unilateral posture.
• D) impaired biomechanics.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Causal Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the reasons or causes behind events and behaviors.

Demand Characteristics

These are subtle cues or signals in the environment that influence participants' behaviors or responses in experiments, potentially affecting the validity of the results.

Interaction

The way in which two or more entities act upon each other or communicate, leading to an outcome or effect.