1st Aid Chapter: Chapter: 07 – Quiz

A state of collapse and failure of the cardiovascular system in which blood circulation decreases and eventually ceases is called:

• diffusion

• occlusion

• perfusion

• hypoperfusion

Shock occurs when body parts do not receive adequate:

• water

• hormones

• oxygen-rich blood

• nutrients

Without oxygen, the abdominal organs will start to be damaged irreparably in ________ minutes.

• 4 to 6

• 10 to 20

What type of shock is caused by inadequate function of the heart?

• Cardiovascular

• Neurogenic

• Hypovolemic

• Septic

The Perfusion Triangle includes:

• heart, lungs, liver.

• heart, blood vessels, blood.

• heart, kidneys, liver.

• heart, lungs, brain.

Neurogenic shock results from:

• the loss of a significant amount of fluid.

• damage to the nervous system.

• failure of the heart to pump sufficient blood.

• damage to blood vessels.

Septic shock develops in some people with:

• bacterial infection.

• damage to the nervous system.

• significant fluid loss.

• failure of the heart to pump sufficient blood.

Anaphylactic shock: A) is a massive allergic reaction. B) is a mild allergic reaction. C) is not life-threatening. D) is the least serious form of shock.

• is a massive allergic reaction.

• is a mild allergic reaction.

• is not life-threatening.

• is the least serious form of shock.

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?

• Intense itching

• Flushed skin

• Hives

• All of these are correct.

The early stage of shock is called:

• terminal

• decompensated

• compensated

• None of these is correct