ASIS International (ASIS) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Exam

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What condition involves oxygen deprivation to the brain?

Petechia
Cyanosis
Adipocere
Asphyxia

The correct answer is: Cyanosis

The condition that involves oxygen deprivation to the brain is asphyxia. Asphyxia occurs when the body is deprived of adequate oxygen, which can lead to a lack of oxygen reaching the brain. This may result from various causes, including choking, drowning, or any interference with breathing. When oxygen supply is cut off, brain cells can begin to die within minutes, leading to serious neurological damage or even death. Cyanosis, while related, refers specifically to a bluish coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation in the blood, but it does not directly imply the deprivation of oxygen to the brain as a standalone condition. Petechia refers to small red or purple spots on the body, usually due to bleeding under the skin, and adipocere is a waxy substance formed during the decomposition of deceased bodies in moist environments. Neither of these terms pertains to the critical state of oxygen deprivation in the brain as asphyxia does.