Two Weeks Ago, You Saw a Patient Who Was Suffering

question 42

Multiple Choice

Two weeks ago, you saw a patient who was suffering from amnesia, and the amnesia appeared to be related to the vertebrobasilar artery system. Currently, the patient's memory seems to have returned to normal. Which of the following people is most likely to be the patient described?

• A)A 35-year-old professional football player who has been regularly exposed to head trauma over a number of years.
• B)A 42-year-old woman who recently lost a child and is severely depressed.
• C)A 67-year-old woman who has recently suffered a stroke.
• D)A 59-year-old grocery store owner who works long hours and is struggling financially.

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Definitions:

Attitudes

An inclination of the mind to judge a particular thing with a level of preference or objection.

Short-term

Relating to or occurring over a brief period of time, typically less than a year, often used in financial, planning, or project contexts.

Employee Personality

Refers to the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, and patterns of thought that are characteristic of an individual and influence their work performance and interactions.

Muscle Relaxation

A technique used to reduce stress and anxiety by tensing and then slowly relaxing each muscle group in the body.