When a Period of Continuous Immobilization of the Elbow Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a period of continuous immobilization of the elbow is required after trauma or surgery, the elbow often is positioned in only a moderate amount of flexion (20° to 30°) rather than 90° of flexion.This position is selected to:

• A)Decrease the risk of ulnar neuropathy from compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel.
• B)Decrease the risk of radial neuropathy from compression of the radial nerve in the cubital tunnel.
• C)Decrease the risk of median nerve neuropathy from compression in the cubital tunnel.
• D)Decrease the risk of overstretching the lateral collateral ligament complex of the elbow that could cause posterior translation of the radial head.

Assess the effects of various job design strategies, such as job specialization, job enlargement, and job enrichment, on training costs, employee aptitude alignment, and motivation.

Evaluate the relationship between employee motivation, reward systems, and the perception of task identity and significance.

Examine the effectiveness of team rewards and individual versus team-based work arrangements.

Analyze the concept of empowerment, including its characteristics, impact on motivation, and role in job design.

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Definitions:

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; precise and unambiguous.

Challenging Goals

Objectives that are ambitious and require substantial effort and planning to achieve, often motivating individuals or teams to improve their performance.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests individuals are motivated by their perception of fairness in the distribution of rewards and resources.

Inputs

Anything that people give up, offer, or trade to their organization in exchange for outcomes.