Which symptom refers to nosebleeds that may occur after trauma and be constant?

• A. Congestion
• B. Epistaxis
• C. Sore throat
• D. Wheezing

Answer: (B)

Epistaxis is the term for a nosebleed. When nosebleeds occur after trauma and may be constant, this describes epistaxis because the bleeding originates from the nasal vessels damaged by the injury and can persist if not quickly controlled, especially with posterior bleeds that are harder to stop.

Congestion refers to a blocked or stuffy nose from swollen tissues or mucus, not bleeding. Sore throat is pain or irritation in the throat, not nasal bleeding. Wheezing is a high-pitched breath sound from airway narrowing, not bleeding from the nose.

So in a record or history, describing the symptom as epistaxis accurately communicates that the patient is experiencing a nosebleed, which can be persistent after trauma. If the bleeding is heavy or persistent, that would prompt evaluation and management beyond simple observation.