Types of bleeding
Facts about bleeding
Shock and treatments
100

This type of bleeding occurs when a blood vessel is cut or torn, leading to a steady flow of blood.

What is arterial bleeding

100

The process by which blood vessels constrict to reduce blood flow is known as this.

What is vasoconstriction

100

The term for a state of insufficient blood flow to the body's vital organs is known as this.

What is shock

200

When small blood vessels are damaged, this type of bleeding results in a slow ooze of blood.

What is capillary bleeding

200

he medical term for the cessation of bleeding is referred to as this.

What is hemostasis

200

The initial treatment for shock often involves placing the person in this position.

What is the recovery or shock position

300

This type of bleeding often occurs in internal organs and is characterized by the pooling of blood in a body cavity.

What is internal bleeding

300

The universal blood donor type, which can donate blood to all other blood types, is this.

What is type O negative

300

The acronym "CPR" stands for these three life-saving measures.

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

400

This bleeding type is characterized by blood seeping from damaged blood vessels into the surrounding tissue.

What is hemorrhage

400

This vitamin plays a crucial role in blood clotting.

What is Vitamin K

400

This type of shock results from severe allergic reactions

What is anaphylactic shock

500

A collection of blood beneath the skin, forming a lump or swelling, is known as this type of bleeding.

What is hematoma

500

The medical condition characterized by an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood is known as this.

What is thrombocytopenia

500

The medical device used to administer an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm is known as this.

What is a defibrillator