Who Is Responsible for Giving the Patient Written Instructions Before

question 52

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for giving the patient written instructions before surgery?

• A) The surgeon's office
• B) The primary care physician's office
• C) The hospital or day surgery center
• D) Written instructions are not necessary

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Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control and the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger).

Pleasure

A subjective feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction derived from sensory or emotional experiences.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the storage of general knowledge and facts about the world, independent of personal experience.