A Patient with a History of Pulmonary Embolism Is Being

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of pulmonary embolism is being worked up for a potential coagulopathy that increases the risk for clotting.The nurse understands that the provider may request a test for

• A) factor VII deficiency.
• B) factor X deficiency.
• C) protein C deficiency.
• D) factor IX deficiency.

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Definitions:

P(A And B)

The joint probability of two events occurring simultaneously, within a specified context.

Probability Notation

The standard symbols and formulations used to represent probabilities in mathematical expressions.

Conditional Probability

The chance of a specific event occurring, conditional on the occurrence of another event beforehand.

Intersection

The point or set of points where two or more objects or sets, such as lines or sets in mathematics, meet or overlap.