Which of the Following Characteristics of an Outcome Measure Tool

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of an outcome measure tool should a physical therapist consider when determining which tool to utilize?

• A)The tool should be able to inform clinical decision making.
• B)The tool should be able to discriminate in treatment decisions.
• C)The tool quantifies change better if disease specific.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Panic

A sudden, overpowering fear that can result in extreme and often irrational behavior.

Resistance Reaction

The response of an organism against factors that threaten its homeostasis, which can include psychological resistance or immune system response.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Alarm Reaction

Alarm reaction is the initial stage in the stress response, where the body prepares to fight or flee from a perceived threat.