The Neurological Patient H

question 135

Multiple Choice

The neurological patient H.M. has suffered a severe form of which kind of amnesia?

• A) anterograde amnesia for declarative memories
• B) retrograde amnesia for short-term memories
• C) retrograde amnesia for implicit memories
• D) anterograde amnesia for procedural memories

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Definitions:

Airborne Precautions

Infection control measures taken to prevent diseases that are spread through the air over long distances by small droplets, such as tuberculosis.

Contact Precautions

Infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be spread through direct or indirect contact with the patient or their environment.

Negative-Pressure Room

A specialized hospital room designed to contain airborne contaminants within the room, preventing their spread to other areas.

Hand Hygiene

The active engagement in practices like using hand antiseptic or soap and water to reduce the presence of pathogenic microorganisms on the hands.