6 Questions
Which of the following best describes haematemesis?
Vomiting of bright red blood
What does the term 'melaena' mean?
Vomiting of black, tar-like substance
What does 'hematochezia' refer to?
Passage of bright red blood through the anus
Which category of hematochezia is characterized by maroon, jelly-like traces of blood in stools?
Colonic bleeding
What color is the blood in rectal bleeding?
Bright red
What is the main difference between colonic bleeding and rectal bleeding?
The location of the bleeding
Test your knowledge on gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms and terminology with this quiz. Learn about haematemesis, melaena, hematochezia, colonic bleeding, and more.
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