2 Hemorrhage and Shock Online Quiz Questions

During resuscitation of a patient requiring major transfusion, what should the care team do to limit heat-related complications?

A patient with blood loss may have compensated hemorrhagic shock even while blood pressure remains near normal.

A patient has life-threatening bleeding from an arm wound that continues despite firm, direct pressure. What is the priority next action?

A trauma patient is being assessed for possible early hemorrhagic shock. Select all findings that may be early signs of shock.

After a fall, a patient has a painful, swollen thigh, increasing restlessness, and a rapid weak pulse, but no visible bleeding. What should the nurse do?

For a trauma patient requiring major transfusion, what facility protocol should guide transfusion care?

During resuscitation for major trauma, the patient's response should be reassessed frequently.

A trauma patient has uncontrolled bleeding and signs of poor perfusion. Which plan best reflects emergency priorities?

A trauma patient is restless, cool and clammy, and has a rapid pulse, but the blood pressure is within the normal range. Explain why shock remains a concern and describe the immediate priorities for care.

After a motor-vehicle collision, a patient is anxious, pale, and cool to the touch, with a rapid pulse. Blood pressure is currently within the normal range. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

If a trauma patient has no visible bleeding, serious internal blood loss can be ruled out.

A patient with trauma develops signs of poor perfusion and possible internal bleeding. Which action best avoids an unnecessary delay in care?

What early breathing change may occur with hemorrhagic shock?

What pulse quality may be found in a patient with early hemorrhagic shock?

After a collision, a patient is anxious, pale, cool to the touch, and has a rapid pulse, but the blood pressure is normal. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

A patient has severe bleeding from an arm wound that continues despite firm direct pressure. What is the priority next action?

After a fall, a patient has a painful, swollen thigh, increasing restlessness, and a rapid weak pulse, with no visible bleeding. What should the nurse do?

After a high-impact collision, the team is considering where internal blood loss may have occurred. Which regions are identified as possible internal bleeding sites? Select all that apply.