YMCA CPR Training Practice Test

The situation that suggests the possibility of internal bleeding is when a person has received a forceful blow to the chest or abdomen. This type of trauma can lead to serious injuries that might not be immediately visible, such as ruptured organs, lacerated blood vessels, or significant damage to the internal structures. Aside from the external signs of trauma, internal bleeding can manifest through symptoms like abdominal pain, lightheadedness, or shock due to blood loss.

Other scenarios, while they may involve injury, do not indicate the same level of concern for internal bleeding. For instance, a bruised knee generally suggests only surface-level damage, and minor cuts typically indicate an injury that is relatively superficial. A sprained ankle is related to ligament damage and could include swelling and pain, but it does not involve the internal organs. Each of these situations lacks the severity and risk associated with internal bleeding that a forceful blow to the chest or abdomen can create.