01
Front
What causes hemorrhagic shock?
Back
Hemorrhagic shock occurs when blood loss reduces tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery.
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2 Hemorrhage and Shock Free Online FlashCards
Study 2 Hemorrhage and Shock with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
Can blood pressure remain normal during compensated shock?
Back
Yes. Compensatory responses can maintain near-normal blood pressure despite significant blood loss.
03
Front
What are common early signs of hemorrhagic shock?
Back
Early signs can include tachycardia, cool or clammy skin, restlessness, altered mental status, rapid breathing, and weak peripheral pulses.
04
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Where can significant internal bleeding be concealed after trauma?
Back
Possible concealed bleeding sites include the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and thighs.
05
Front
Should treatment wait for hypotension or test results when shock is suspected?
Back
Suspect and treat shock promptly based on the clinical picture; do not wait for hypotension or test results.
06
Front
What is the next step for life-threatening limb bleeding that persists despite direct pressure?
Back
For life-threatening extremity bleeding that persists despite firm direct pressure, apply a manufactured tourniquet according to training and protocol.
07
Front
What should be done when trauma signs suggest concealed internal hemorrhage?
Back
Treat internal hemorrhage as a possibility, alert the trauma team, and support immediate assessment and resuscitation.
08
Front
What priorities guide initial care for trauma with uncontrolled bleeding and poor perfusion?
Back
Control accessible bleeding, support airway and breathing, activate the trauma response, and prepare for resuscitation and definitive hemorrhage control according to protocol.
09
Front
What should guide resuscitation when a trauma patient requires major transfusion?
Back
For patients requiring major transfusion, follow the facility’s massive transfusion protocol.
10
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What should be done to the patient's temperature during hemorrhage resuscitation?
Back
Prevent heat loss during resuscitation.
11
Front
How often should response to hemorrhage resuscitation be reassessed?
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Reassess the patient’s response frequently.
12
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Why should dressings not be repeatedly removed from a bleeding wound?
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Repeatedly lifting or removing dressings can disrupt bleeding control; do not repeatedly remove them to inspect the wound.
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