Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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Another term for fainting is?

Apnea

Syncope

Fainting is often referred to as syncope because it is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in decreased blood flow to the brain. Option A, apnea, refers to a temporary cessation of breathing. Option C, anemia, is a deficiency of red blood cells which can cause weakness and fatigue but does not necessarily result in loss of consciousness. Option D, hypertension, is the medical term for high blood pressure and does not typically cause fainting.

Anemia

Hypertension

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