First aid: Applying cold compress for hemarthrosis

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What type of bleeding is usually associated with a platelet defect or vascular disorder?

  • Hematomas
  • Hemarthrosis
  • Epistaxis (correct)
  • Ecchymosis

Which of the following is considered a superficial bleeding manifestation?

  • Hemarthrosis
  • Hematomas
  • Purpura
  • Petechiae (correct)

What type of bleeding is usually associated with plasma clotting factor deficiencies?

  • Hematomas (correct)
  • Epistaxis
  • Hemarthrosis
  • Ecchymosis

Which of the following indicates a need for massive transfusion in trauma victims?

<p>Systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mm Hg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physiological response explains the increase in pulse rate in trauma victims losing blood?

<p>Compensatory mechanism to maintain circulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with HEMATEMESIS?

<p>Vomiting of blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MELENA indicate in terms of blood location?

<p>Blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do coagulopathies primarily affect?

<p>Generalized bleeding or hemorrhage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by EASY BRUISABILITY?

<p>Extensive and repeated purpura and ecchymosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of HEMOPTYSIS?

<p>Coughing out blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is HEMATOCHEZIA primarily observed?

<p>Fresh blood from the lower gastrointestinal tract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of petechiae, the smallest type of superficial bleeding lesions?

<p>Damage to the blood vessel wall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bleeding lesion is characterized by a purplish-red, pinpoint appearance and is typically 3mm or less in size?

<p>Petechiae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient presents with large, diffuse reddish-purple skin discoloration. This is most likely indicative of which type of bleeding disorder?

<p>Plasma clotting factor deficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is used to assess primary hemostasis disorders involving the blood vessel wall and platelets?

<p>Capillary fragility test (CFT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient presents with a large, swollen area of discolored skin and underlying tissue. This is most likely indicative of which type of bleeding disorder?

<p>Hematoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bleeding lesion is characterized by a reddish-purple to brownish-yellow discoloration, and is caused by the breakdown of hemoglobin?

<p>Ecchymosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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