Author Question: The nurse assesses that the patient has torticollis and that this may adversely influence the ... (Read 8 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse assesses that the patient has torticollis and that this may adversely influence the patient's mobility. Which of the following signs does this individual exhibit?

a. Exaggeration of the lumbar spine curvature
b. Increased convexity of the thoracic spine
c. Abnormal anteroposterior and lateral curvature of the spine
d. Contracture of the sternocleidomastoid muscle with a head incline

Question 2

Which of the following correctly defines the theorizing term proposition?

a. A purposeful set of assumptions
b. A declarative assertion
c. The process of formulating concepts
d. The structure that links concepts together

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Lordosis is an exaggeration of the lumbar spine curvature.
B Kyphosis is an increased convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine.
C Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal anteroposterior and lateral curvature of the spine.
D Torticollis is inclining of the head to the affected side, in which the sternocleidomastoid muscle is contracted.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A A purposeful set of assumptions is a theory.
B A proposition is a declarative assertion.
C The process of formulating concepts is conceptualization.
D The structure that links concepts together is a conceptual framework.