Shock

Select all that apply: Which of the following can cause hypovolemic shock?

• Trauma

• Surgery

• Infection

• Cardiac Tamponade

• Vomiting

What is the earliest sign of hypovolemic shock?

• Oliguria

• Tachycardia
• Hypotension
• Hyperthermia

Select all that apply: Which of the following are possible treatments for hypovolemic shock?

• Colloids

• Crystalloids

• O- blood

• Diuretics

Which type of shock is caused by decreased sympathetic nervous system tone from things like spinal cord injuries?

• Cardiogenic shock
• Neurogenic shock
• Hypovolemic shock
• Anaphylactic shock

What treatment is priority in anaphylactic shock?

• Administering diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

• Applying oxygen

• Administering epinephrine IM

• Elevating the head of the bed

Which symptom is NOT characteristic of the later stages of septic shock?

• Oliguria

• Warm, flushed skin

• Altered mental status

• Hypotension

What is the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) system in shock?

• Inhibits the release of cortisol
• Regulates body temperature
• Promotes oxygen delivery to tissues
• Regulates blood pressure and fluid balance

What is pulse pressure?

• The average of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
• The rate at which the heart beats per minute.
• The amount of oxygen in the blood.
• The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.

A patient in shock has congestion in the lungs. How should they be positioned?

• Prone position
• Supine position
• Trendelenburg position
• Semi-Fowler's with legs elevated

What type of shock can be caused by a myocardial infarction?

• Anaphylactic shock
• Septic shock
• Cardiogenic shock
• Hypovolemic shock