Akinesia Is Characterized By

question 40

Multiple Choice

Akinesia is characterized by:

• A)a lack or paucity of movement
• B)purposeless rhythmic movement
• C)brief and quick muscle contractions
• D)distorted posture
• E)writhing movement

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Definitions:

Patient Fall

An incident where a patient unintentionally comes to rest on the ground or lower level, posing significant health risks, especially in healthcare settings.

Disposing of Patient Information

The process of properly destroying or managing records to protect patient privacy and comply with legal requirements.

Faxing

The transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images) via a telephone line to a printer or another output device.

Electronic Patient Information

Digital records of healthcare information pertaining to individual patients, including medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.