ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam I Questions
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Which term is used to describe an abnormally increased convex angulation in the curvature of the thoracic spine, looks like a 'hump back'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Kyphosis. Kyphosis refers to an excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine, causing a "hump back" appearance. Ankylosis (
A) is the abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint. Lordosis (
C) is an excessive inward curvature of the lumbar spine. Scoliosis (
D) is a sideways curvature of the spine, not a convex angulation in the thoracic spine like kyphosis.
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