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What is ecchymosis?

A type of bone fracture

A blood clot

A type of allergic reaction

A bruise; deoxygenated blood in the tissue

Ecchymosis is the medical term used to describe a bruise, which occurs when deoxygenated blood leaks from damaged blood vessels into the surrounding tissue. This pooling of blood under the skin causes characteristic discoloration that is commonly seen with bruises. Understanding what ecchymosis refers to is important for EMTs to accurately assess and document a patient's injuries. Option A is incorrect as ecchymosis is not related to bone fractures. Option B is incorrect as a blood clot is a different medical condition. Option C is incorrect as ecchymosis is not a type of allergic reaction.

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