An Acronym Helps Recall Because It Is Easier to Remember

question 159

Multiple Choice

An acronym helps recall because it is easier to remember an acronym than a long string of information. Thus, acronyms help circumvent the capacity limitations of _____ memory.

• A)short-term
• B)sensory
• C)implicit
• D)long-term

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Definitions:

Sterile Medicine Cup

A clean and germ-free container used for measuring and administering liquid medicine.

Chemical Burn

Tissue damage caused by exposure to a corrosive substance, which can affect the skin and eyes among other body parts.

Eye Irrigations

The process of flushing or washing out the eyes with a fluid to remove foreign bodies or chemicals.

Lactated Ringer's

A solution used in intravenous therapy for fluid and electrolyte replenishment, containing sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and lactate.