A Patient Is Experiencing Symptoms of Fever and Chills

question 71

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing symptoms of fever and chills. Which of the following procedures might the phlebotomist be requested to perform?

• A) A template bleeding time
• B) A Duke bleeding time
• C) An ancillary glucose test
• D) Collection of thick and thin blood smears

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, characterized by the belief that one's actions have no effect on outcomes.

Learned Optimism

The concept that one can develop a more positive outlook through cognitive behavioral techniques, as proposed by psychologist Martin Seligman.

Explanatory Style

A psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience a particular event, either positive or negative.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their environment or outcomes, often resulting from consistent failure or punishment.