Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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What is edema?

A type of bruise

Swelling due to excess blood

Body tissue that contains excess tissue fluid

Edema is the buildup of excess fluid in body tissues, causing them to swell. This swelling is not due to excess blood, making B incorrect. It is also not a type of bruise, making A incorrect. D is also incorrect because edema is not caused by hardening of the veins, but rather by several other factors such as injury, inflammation, or disease.

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Hardening of the veins

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