Describe the Following, and Indicate Where They Are Typically Seen

question 19

Essay

Describe the following, and indicate where they are typically seen (disorders of primary hemostasis or secondary hemostasis).
A)Petechiae
B)Purpura
C)Ecchymoses
D)Hematomas

• A)Petechiae
• B)Purpura
• C)Ecchymoses
• D)Hematomas

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Definitions:

Vital Signs

Measurements critical to assessing the immediate health of an individual, including but not limited to, the rate of breathing, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a mercury or aneroid gauge to measure pressure.

Labored Breathing

Breathing that requires more effort than normal, often seen in conditions affecting the respiratory system.

Low Blood Pressure

A condition where blood pressure is much lower than normal, which can lead to symptoms like dizziness and fainting.