A Common Abuse of Bar Graphs Is to

question 8

Multiple Choice

A common abuse of bar graphs is to

• A) use bars of equal width so that we can't see differences among the bars.
• B) replace bars by pictures and increase both height and width as the variable plotted increases.
• C) use bars that don't touch each other.
• D) draw the bars vertically rather than horizontally.
• E) stretch or squeeze the scale at the base of the bars so that our eyes are misled.

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Definitions:

Passive Range of Motion

A therapeutic exercise where joints are moved without the patient's active participation, often to maintain flexibility.

Orthopneic Position

A sitting position to relieve respiratory difficulty in which the client leans over and is supported by an overbed table across the lap.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that restrict airflow and cause breathing difficulties.

Dyspnea

Difficult or laboured breathing.