Which of the following are recognized types of bleeding?

• A. All of the above
• B. Capillary
• C. Venous
• D. Arterial

Answer: (A)

Bleeding is categorized by the vessel involved: arterial, venous, and capillary. Arterial bleeding is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat because arteries carry blood under high pressure. Venous bleeding is darker red and tends to flow steadily, often easier to control but potentially larger in volume. Capillary bleeding usually oozes gently from small surface vessels. Since all three are recognized types of bleeding, the best answer is the option that includes arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding. Each single type represents a form of bleeding, but recognizing all three together explains the full range of common bleeding patterns.