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4 Shock Recognition and Response Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Shock Recognition and Response, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: For every person with suspected shock, a bystander must raise the person’s feet.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

If a person in suspected shock is cold, protect them from cold or heat and cover them with a .

True or false

1 point

True or false: While waiting for emergency help, do not give a person with suspected shock food or drink because swallowing may be unsafe.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

When positioning someone with suspected shock, if an injury is possible, avoid unnecessary .

Written response

1 point

In the United States, what number should a bystander call promptly for emergency medical help when someone may be in shock?

Written response

1 point

What should a bystander apply to severe external bleeding, using a clean dressing or cloth?

Choose one

1 point

After severe blood loss, a person is pale and cool, feels dizzy, and has a rapid, weak heartbeat. What is the most appropriate interpretation?

A
Assume the person is merely startled and wait to see if they become unconscious.
B
Suspect shock and act promptly as an emergency.
C
Offer food and drink before deciding whether help is needed.
D
Move the person around to determine whether the dizziness passes.

Choose one

1 point

A person with suspected shock is alert and says lying on their back makes it harder to breathe. What should you do about their position?

A
Insist that the person lie flat on their back.
B
Raise the person's feet, even if it makes breathing harder.
C
Let the person choose a comfortable position for breathing.
D
Have the person stand and walk to improve circulation.

Choose all

1 point

Which of the following can be signs of possible shock? Select all that apply.

A
Pale, gray, cool, or clammy skin
B
A rapid, weak heartbeat or rapid breathing
C
Weakness, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting
D
Warm, dry skin as the only sign
E
Restlessness, irritability, confusion, reduced responsiveness, or excessive thirst

Choose all

1 point

Which actions belong in an appropriate initial response to suspected shock? Select all that apply.

A
Check that the scene is safe and use protective equipment if available.
B
Check responsiveness and breathing.
C
Wait to call until the person loses consciousness.
D
Call emergency services promptly; if others are present, assign someone to call and bring an AED or first-aid supplies.
E
Give the person a drink before contacting emergency services.

Choose one

1 point

While you are monitoring someone with suspected shock, they become unresponsive and are not breathing normally. What should you do?

A
Keep monitoring but wait for EMS to arrive before doing anything else.
B
Call or update 911, begin CPR, and use an AED as soon as available, following its prompts.
C
Give the person water and place them on their back.
D
Raise the person's feet and wait to see whether breathing returns.

Choose one

1 point

A person with suspected shock begins vomiting and is becoming less alert. They can be moved safely. Which position is appropriate while you continue to monitor them?

A
Keep them standing so they remain alert.
B
Place them face down regardless of possible injuries.
C
Place them on their side if safe, while considering possible injuries.
D
Give them food and leave them alone to rest.

Open ended

1 point

You find a person with suspected shock after a serious injury. Explain how you would organize your response from the initial scene check until emergency help arrives. Include how you would position the person in different circumstances and what you would do if they become unresponsive and are not breathing normally.

Choose one

1 point

Which description best defines medical shock?

A
A failure of the circulatory system to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to tissues and organs
B
A temporary emotional reaction to being startled
C
A condition that occurs only when someone becomes unconscious
D
A breathing problem that always happens without a circulatory problem

Choose one

1 point

After serious bleeding, a person has pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak heartbeat but is still conscious. What is the best interpretation?

A
The person is certainly only tired and can be left alone
B
Shock is ruled out because the person is still conscious
C
Shock is possible, so treat the situation as an emergency
D
Shock is confirmed, so a bystander should diagnose its cause

True or false

1 point

After calling emergency services for someone who may be in shock, a bystander should continue checking the person’s responsiveness and breathing.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Before providing care to a responsive person who may be in shock, what should a bystander do?

Choose one

1 point

A person shows concerning signs of possible shock after an illness or injury. What should a bystander do about emergency services?

A
Wait to call unless the person becomes unconscious
B
Call 911 or the local emergency number promptly
C
First give the person food and drink, then decide whether to call
D
Wait until the cause of the person’s condition is certain

Choose one

1 point

A person suspected of being in shock is thirsty. Which action is appropriate while waiting for help?

A
Do not give food or drink because swallowing may be unsafe
B
Offer water to reduce excessive thirst
C
Give a small snack to maintain energy
D
Offer a drink, but only if the person is sitting upright

Written response

1 point

A person suspected of shock feels cold. What item does the guidance suggest using to cover them?