after placing a tourniquet on a patients arm,...
after placing a tourniquet on a patients arm, a phlebotomy technician notices small red spots below the tourniquet. which of the following terms describes these spots? hemoconcentration edema urticaria petechiae
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# Brief Explanations:
Petechiae are small, pinpoint - sized red or purple spots on the skin caused by minor bleeding from capillaries. When a tourniquet is applied, increased pressure can cause petechiae to appear below the tourniquet. Hemoconcentration refers to an increase in the concentration of blood cells due to fluid loss. Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues. Urticaria is characterized by raised, itchy welts on the skin.
# Answer:
Petechiae