Bleeding Disorders (Thrombocytopenia)

Question 1

A normal platelet count ranges from _____________ platelets per microliter of blood

Answer 1

150,000 to 450,000

Question 2

_____________ platelets/ul - aggravation of post-traumatic bleeding

Answer 2

20,000-50,000

Question 3

_______________ - spontaneous (nontraumatic) bleeding

Answer 3

Below 20,000

Question 4

Thrombocytopenia is associated with mostly _____________ bleeding and ___________ bleeding

Answer 4

mucocutaneous (small vessel)

intracranial