01
Front
How does hypovolemic shock impair tissue perfusion?
Back
Severe loss of blood or other body fluid reduces circulating volume, venous return, cardiac output, and tissue perfusion.
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02
Front
What type of blood loss can cause hypovolemic shock?
Back
Major external or internal bleeding, including bleeding from trauma or the gastrointestinal tract, can cause hypovolemic shock.
03
Front
Does normal blood pressure rule out early hypovolemic shock?
Back
Blood pressure may remain near normal during early compensation; a normal reading does not rule out shock.
04
Front
What can a rapid, weak pulse indicate after an injury?
Back
A rapid, weak pulse can signal poor perfusion and early hypovolemic shock.
05
Front
How should findings be used when assessing for shock?
Back
No single finding, including blood pressure, reliably rules shock in or out; reassess the overall clinical picture repeatedly.
06
Front
What are immediate priorities for severe external bleeding with suspected shock?
Back
Activate emergency medical services or the facility emergency response and control external bleeding promptly with firm direct pressure.
07
Front
When may wound packing or a tourniquet be used?
Back
Use wound packing or a tourniquet when indicated and when within your training.
08
Front
How is nonhemorrhagic hypovolemia commonly treated clinically?
Back
For nonhemorrhagic fluid loss, emergency clinicians commonly replace circulating volume with IV isotonic crystalloid while treating the cause and monitoring response.
09
Front
Name two nonhemorrhagic causes of hypovolemia.
Back
Severe vomiting, diarrhea, extensive burns, excessive sweating, and renal fluid loss can cause nonhemorrhagic hypovolemia.
10
Front
What do cool, clammy skin and delayed capillary refill suggest?
Back
Cool or clammy skin and delayed capillary refill can indicate poor tissue perfusion.
11
Front
What mental-status changes may signal worsening shock?
Back
Restlessness, confusion, or worsening mental status may indicate reduced organ perfusion.
12
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Why is reduced urine output concerning in shock?
Back
Reduced urine output is concerning because it may reflect reduced organ perfusion.
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