Which of the following signs indicates possible internal bleeding?

• A. Bruises, vomiting blood, and evidence of blunt trauma
• B. Visible cuts only
• C. Hair loss with no bleeding
• D. No signs to look for

Answer: (C)

Recognizing internal bleeding means watching for signs that blood loss is occurring inside the body, not just at the surface. Bruising shows blood has pooled under the skin, which can come from vessels damaged during injury. Vomiting blood is a direct warning sign that there’s bleeding somewhere in the upper digestive tract or from another source within the body. A history or evidence of blunt trauma also raises concern that organs could be injured and bleeding internally. Together, these signs point to internal bleeding and require prompt medical evaluation.

In contrast, a visible cut is an external wound, not a reliable indicator of internal bleeding on its own. Hair loss with no bleeding isn’t a sign of active internal bleeding, and no signs to look for would miss the important indicators listed above.