In a Person with an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion Such

question 35

Multiple Choice

In a person with an upper motor neuron lesion such as a cerebrovascular accident,which of the following physical assessment findings would the nurse expect to see?

• A)Hyperreflexia
• B)Fasciculations
• C)Loss of muscle tone and flaccidity
• D)Atrophy and wasting of the muscles

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Definitions:

Interaction Effect

In statistics, the effect that an independent variable has on the outcome variable depends on or varies according to the levels of one or more other independent variables.

F-Ratio

A statistical value used to compare variances in ANOVA tests, determining if there are significant differences between group means.

Research Hypothesis

A proposed explanation or prediction about a relationship that can be tested through study and experimentation.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference exists in a particular condition or feature between two or more sets of data.