Severe Weakness in the Arms, Trunk, and Legs in a Patient

question 76

Multiple Choice

Severe weakness in the arms, trunk, and legs in a patient with a spinal cord injury is recorded as:

• A) contraplegia.
• B) diplegia.
• C) hemiplegia.
• D) quadriplegia.

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Definitions:

Appropriation

In law, the unauthorized use of someone's name, likeness, or other personal attributes for commercial gain.

Intentional Act

An action performed with the specific intent to achieve a certain result or outcome, especially relevant in the context of legal liability.

Severe Emotional Distress

A mental suffering or anguish induced by incidents of harm or injury, which can form the basis for a personal injury lawsuit if caused by someone else's negligent or intentional actions.

Embezzling Funds

The act of wrongfully taking or appropriating money or assets entrusted to one's care, typically in a position of employment or trust, for personal use.