A neuropsychologist is describing several patients at a case conference. He says John does not know the names of common objects, such as shoes, shirts, and screwdrivers. Jill does not know how to use such objects. What terms will he use to describe John
and Jill's difficulties?
a. John exhibits apraxia; Jill exhibits aphasia.
b. John exhibits aphasia; Jill exhibits apraxia.
c. John exhibits retrograde amnesia; Jill exhibits anterograde amnesia.
d. John exhibits anterograde amnesia; Jill exhibits retrograde amnesia.
Question 2
What is the key to the assertive community treatment programs for schizophrenia?
a. The clinicians seek out the patients to provide services.
b. The programs encourage members of the community to interact with patients.
c. The programs use some of the same techniques used in assertive training for socially shy people.
d. The clinicians insist that patients must live on their own in the community, without relying on drug treatments.
Comparison of normal-shaped erythro- cytes and the abnormal sickle shape noted in patients with sick
Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take,
Incentive spirometry. A portable incentive spirometer is useful for encouraging patients to exercise
John Taylor, Treaty Signing at Medicine Lodge Creek.
John Singer Sargent, Rushing Brook.
Standard Precautions for the Care of all Patients in All Health Care Settings