The Client's Upper Extremity Strength Is Assessed as Normal When

question 17

Multiple Choice

The client's upper extremity strength is assessed as normal when a handshake reveals which of the following?

• A)Both hands are equal.
• B)The dominant hand is stronger.
• C)The nondominant hand is stronger.
• D)Neither hand is stronger,because one hand will always dominate.

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Definitions:

Primary Motor Area

is a region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain that regulates motor movements, coordination, balance, and posture.

Sleep-Wake Cycle

The circadian rhythm that regulates periods of sleepiness and wakefulness over a 24-hour period.

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body smoothly and efficiently together or to organize activities harmoniously.