What is a set of related statements that describes or explains phenomena in a systematic way?
1. Concept
2. Theory
3. Construct
4. Proposition
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Rationale 1: A concept is a word picture or mental idea of a phenomenon.
Rationale 2: Theory is correct because a theory is a set of related statements that describes or explains phenomena in a systematic way.
Rationale 3: A construct is the term used to indicate a phenomenon that cannot be directly observed but must be inferred by certain concrete or less abstract indicators of the phenomenon.
Rationale 4: A proposition is a statement or assertion of the relationship between concepts.
Global Rationale:
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1. Knowledge 2. Comprehension 3. Application 4. Analysis
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a. "Amputation is the accepted treatment." b. "The disease is sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy." c. "Metastasis is rare." d. "The disease is more prevalent among toddlers and preschoolers."
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A) Passive range-of-motion exercises should be delegated to physiotherapists in order to reduce the chance of injury. B) Patients should be encouraged to put all of their joints through a range of motion at least once daily. C) Performing range-of-motion exercises as slowly as possible maximizes their benefit. D) Range-of-motion exercises are contraindicated in patients with existing cardiac conditions.
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1. 15 gtts/min 2. 20 gtts/min 3. 25 gtts/min 4. 30 gtts/min