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2 Hypovolemic Shock Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Hypovolemic Shock, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Severe vomiting and diarrhea can cause hypovolemic shock even when there is no apparent bleeding.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Which sequence best describes how severe blood or body-fluid loss can produce hypovolemic shock?

  1. A

    Reduced circulating volume raises venous return and cardiac output, increasing tissue perfusion.

  2. B

    Reduced circulating volume lowers venous return and cardiac output, reducing tissue perfusion.

  3. C

    Reduced circulating volume affects blood pressure only and does not affect tissue perfusion.

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

Delayed capillary refill can be a sign of poor .

04
Choose all
1 point

Which findings may indicate worsening shock and reduced organ perfusion? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Worsening mental status

  2. B

    Improving alertness

  3. C

    Hypotension

  4. D

    Normal capillary refill

  5. E

    Reduced urine output

05
Written response
1 point

A patient in shock has prolonged vomiting and diarrhea but no apparent bleeding. What type of volume depletion is the likely cause?

06
Choose one
1 point

A person has severe bleeding from an arm wound and appears pale and confused. Which immediate response is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Give the person food and drink, then wait to see whether the bleeding stops.

  2. B

    Keep the person seated and avoid touching the wound until transport arrives.

  3. C

    Activate emergency help and apply firm direct pressure to the bleeding wound.

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: A person who may be in shock should be given water while waiting for emergency care.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

For shock caused by prolonged gastrointestinal fluid loss, clinicians commonly replace circulating volume with .

09
Choose all
1 point

In clinical care for hypovolemic shock caused by hemorrhage, which are appropriate priorities? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Assess airway and breathing.

  2. B

    Obtain rapid vascular access.

  3. C

    Use fluids alone as a substitute for controlling the bleeding source.

  4. D

    Provide blood products when indicated.

  5. E

    Definitively control the bleeding source.

10
Open ended
1 point

Compare the general clinical treatment approach for hypovolemic shock caused by prolonged vomiting and diarrhea with the approach for shock caused by active bleeding.

11
True or false
1 point

True or false: While arranging urgent transport for a person who may be in shock, keep the person warm and monitor breathing and responsiveness.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

12
Written response
1 point

When severe bleeding is accompanied by signs of possible shock outside a facility, which emergency service should be activated?

13
Choose one
1 point

After immediate bleeding control for a person who appears pale and confused, what should the responder arrange?

  1. A

    Wait until the person's blood pressure becomes low before arranging further care.

  2. B

    Arrange urgent transport for clinical treatment.

  3. C

    Offer food and drink, then observe the person at home.

14
Choose one
1 point

Which situation can cause hypovolemic shock through substantial loss of body fluid?

  1. A

    A mild headache after missing one meal

  2. B

    Prolonged severe vomiting and diarrhea

  3. C

    A small bruise without ongoing blood loss

  4. D

    A brief episode of sneezing

15
Choose one
1 point

After an injury, a patient has a rapid weak pulse, cool clammy skin, delayed capillary refill, and increasing restlessness, but the blood pressure is not low. What is the best interpretation?

  1. A

    Suspect early hypovolemic shock despite the blood pressure reading.

  2. B

    Rule out shock because the blood pressure is not low.

  3. C

    Conclude that the symptoms are unrelated to perfusion.

  4. D

    Wait for hypotension before considering shock.

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient with suspected shock becomes more confused and begins producing less urine. Which interpretation best fits these findings?

  1. A

    A return to normal responsiveness

  2. B

    A stronger pulse and improving skin warmth

  3. C

    Worsening shock and reduced organ perfusion

  4. D

    A faster return of color after pressure on the skin

17
Written response
1 point

What should not be given by mouth to a person who may be in shock?

18
Choose one
1 point

A person with severe bleeding from an arm wound is pale and confused. Which response best addresses the immediate priorities while urgent transport is arranged?

  1. A

    Offer fluids, then wait to see whether the person improves.

  2. B

    Activate emergency help, control the bleeding, keep the person warm, and monitor breathing and responsiveness.

  3. C

    Focus only on the blood pressure and delay action unless it falls.

  4. D

    Allow the person to walk to a vehicle for transport.

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient has signs of shock after prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, with no apparent bleeding. Which cause is most likely?

  1. A

    Hemorrhagic hypovolemia from an unseen wound

  2. B

    Fluid overload from gastrointestinal losses

  3. C

    A cause unrelated to circulating volume

  4. D

    Nonhemorrhagic hypovolemia from gastrointestinal fluid loss

20
Written response
1 point

For hypovolemia from gastrointestinal fluid loss, what type of IV fluid is commonly used to replace circulating volume?