An Example of a Compulsion Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

An example of a compulsion is

• A)the impulse to hurt a family member.
• B)anxiety about contracting HIV infection from a sneeze.
• C)uncontrollable worry about an accident.
• D)constant and repetitive checking that the alarm is set.

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Definitions:

Stage I Pressure Area

The earliest stage of pressure ulcer development, characterized by red, unbroken skin that does not blanch with pressure.

CVA (Stroke)

A medical condition characterized by rapid loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain, known as cerebral vascular accident.

Normal Saline Irrigation

A medical procedure involving the flushing of body tissues with a solution of sodium chloride to clean wounds or clear nasal passages.

Draining Wound

A wound that produces fluid or pus, often indicating infection or the process of cleaning and healing.