A Patient Is Experiencing Pinpoint Petechial Bruising on Her Upper

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing pinpoint petechial bruising on her upper torso. Her history revealed frequent nosebleeds during her childhood. Clot-based screening assays are within normal reference ranges, and platelet function assays are abnormal. Based on this information, what appears to be defective in this patient?

• A) Coagulation factors
• B) Platelets
• C) The vasculature
• D) Fibrinolytic system

Understand the impact of scientific research on the development of governmental policy.

Recognize the influence of economic or political interests on natural science research and its implications.

Grasp the significance of comprehensive, testable, and consistent scientific theories.

Understand the principle of testability in scientific theories.

---

Definitions:

Confirmation

The process of verifying or validating an arrangement or transaction, often documented in writing.

Secured Transaction

A financial agreement in which property is pledged as collateral for a loan, granting the lender rights to the property if the borrower defaults.

Fiduciary Duty

Obligates an individual or organization to act in the best interest of another party, such as a trustee for beneficiaries.

Good Faith

The honest intent to act without taking an unfair advantage over another party in a transaction.