Chapter 23: Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
What’s epistaxis?
A
Nosebleed
2
Q
What’s hematemesis?
A
Vomited blood
3
Q
What’s a hematoma?
A
A mass of blood in the soft tissue beneath the skin.
4
Q
What’s melena?
A
Black, foul smelling, tarry stool containing digested blood.
5
Q
What’s ecchymosis?
A
Discoloration of the skin associated with a closed wound; bruising.
