Which of the Following Situations Is Least Likely to Cause

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a vein to collapse?

• A) Multiple tubes are being collected
• B) The tube being used to collect the specimen is too large for the vein size
• C) The patient is elderly and has "fragile" veins
• D) The plunger of a syringe is pulled too quickly while extracting the blood

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Definitions:

Exuberant

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system, involved in processing emotions, fear responses, and memory formation.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, crucial for decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).