Which of the Following Patient Conditions Will Prolong the Time

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient conditions will prolong the time it takes to stop the bleeding from a venipuncture site?

• A) Low blood pressure
• B) Low blood sugar
• C) Patient taking Coumadin
• D) Patient taking vitamin K

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Definitions:

Retrograde Amnesia

Inability to remember events that took place before the onset of amnesia.

Anterograde Amnesia

Inability to remember events subsequent to a disturbance of the brain such as head trauma, electroconvulsive shock, or neurodegenerative disease.

Memory Loss

The unusual forgetfulness of recalling past events, information, or experiences, which may be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with alcoholism.