A Patient Is Admitted with a C5-C6 Subluxation Fracture

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a C5-C6 subluxation fracture.He is able to move his legs better than he can move his arms.The nurse suspects the patient may have which type of injury?

• A) Posterior cord syndrome
• B) Brown-Séquard syndrome
• C) Diffuse axonal injury
• D) Central cord syndrome

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Definitions:

Sufficient Consideration

A legal concept indicating that the value exchanged in a contract is recognized as adequate, making the contract binding and enforceable.

Illusory Promise

A situation in which a party appears to commit to something but really has not committed to anything. It is not a promise and thus not consideration.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prohibits a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has relied on that promise to their detriment.

Detrimental Reliance

Occurs when a party takes action based on the promise of another, suffering harm as a result when the promising party fails to fulfill their commitment.