Each of the Following Is True Regarding Management of the Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true regarding management of the patient with rheumatoid arthritis of the hands except:

• A) PRE is contraindicated so long as there are signs of inflammation.
• B) Principles of joint protection and energy conservation are integral components of patient education to reduce deforming forces on involved joints and reduce excessive fatigue.
• C) Application of splints should be avoided in the rheumatoid hand because it promotes loss of joint mobility.
• D) With MCP joint deformities,forceful pinch and grip exercises are contraindicated.

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

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Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction, meaning as one variable increases, the other also increases, or as one decreases, the other also decreases.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding complex ideas, solving problems, and adapting effectively to the environment.

Correlation

Correlation is a statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.