Which of the following is correctly matched with the forms of extravasation hemorrhages______________?
Correct answer: C. All of the above
- A. Ecchymosis - large extravasation of blood in to the skin and mucous membrane
- B. Purpura - small areas (1cm) of hemorrhage in to the skin and mucous membrane
- C. All of the above
- D. petechiae - small pin point hemorrhages
Explanation
Petechiae are pinpoint haemorrhages, purpura are intermediate small haemorrhages, and ecchymoses are larger areas of blood extravasation. Thus all three pairings describe the standard size-based terminology, despite approximate size wording.
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