Which term is a bruise typically resulting from blunt trauma?

• A. Ecchymosis
• B. Contusion
• C. Edema
• D. Syncope

Answer: (B)

The main idea is understanding the terminology for injuries from blunt force. A bruise from blunt trauma is called a contusion. It happens when small blood vessels are damaged under the skin, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissue and create the visible bruise. Ecchymosis refers to the visible discoloration that results from that bleeding, not the injury itself, and edema is swelling from fluid buildup, while syncope means fainting. So the term that best describes the bruise itself is contusion.