Many Public Hospitals at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

question 37

Multiple Choice

Many public hospitals at the turn of the twentieth century:

• A)were sufficiently staffed with professionals to provide individual attention to patients.
• B)were no better than warehouses because of reduced funding and decline in quality of care.
• C)had slightly lower quality of care as compared to private institutions.
• D)were generally built in the city limits, to regain public support for the mentally ill.

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Definitions:

Gyrus

A ridge on the cerebral cortex; gyri are the "bumps" that can be seen on the surface of the brain.

Meningitis

An acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges, which can be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and in some cases by certain drugs.

Convulsions

Involuntary, rapid, and uncontrollable muscle contractions often caused by electrical disruptions in the brain.

CSF

Cerebrospinal Fluid; a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and maintaining a stable environment for the central nervous system.