The Term for a Nonelevated "Black and Blue" Extravasation of Blood

question 179

Multiple Choice

The term for a nonelevated "black and blue" extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissue as a result of trauma is:

• A) ecchymosis.
• B) nevus.
• C) plaque.
• D) telangiectasia.

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The framework of distributed probabilities for an established statistic, gathered from random sampling.

Approximately Normal

Describing a distribution that resembles the bell-shaped curve of a normal distribution, especially when certain statistical conditions are met.

Population Proportion

The ratio of members in a group or category to the total population under study.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that proposes a specific relationship or difference between variables, contrary to the null hypothesis.