Which of the Following Is the Appropriate Definition of Psychosurgery

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the appropriate definition of psychosurgery?

• A) information given to a patient about a surgical procedure before the surgery in order to prevent anxiety
• B) surgery that is performed on brain tissue to relieve or control severe psychological disorders
• C) surgery that severs the spinal cord of the patient
• D) a procedure in which a brief current of electricity is used to trigger a seizure that typically lasts one minute, causing the body to convulse

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Definitions:

Epigastric Pain

Pain located in the upper abdomen, just below the ribcage, often associated with conditions affecting the stomach, liver, or other abdominal organs.

Cardiac Pain

Pain specifically associated with the heart, commonly referred to as chest pain, which can indicate conditions such as angina or a heart attack.

Antacids

Over-the-counter medications that neutralize stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation level of the blood, indicating how well oxygen is being sent to parts of the body furthest from the heart.