17 Questions
What is a common clinical sign associated with tachycardia in shock?
Cool and clammy skin
Which of the following is a characteristic of shock-related weak and thready pulse?
Bounding pulse
What is a potential consequence of decreased urine output in a patient experiencing shock?
Hyperkalemia
How does tachypnea manifest in individuals with shock?
Rapid breathing
Which condition is commonly associated with cool and clammy skin in the context of shock?
Hypovolemic shock
What is a common symptom associated with tachycardia?
Cool and clammy skin
Which of the following is a common sign of shock related to cool and clammy skin?
Flushed cheeks
Which symptom is commonly associated with a weak and thready pulse in a patient?
Bradycardia
What is a characteristic feature of decreased urine output in a patient?
Nocturia
Which condition is primarily indicated by tachypnea in a patient?
Hyperkalemia
Which of the following is a common physiological response to tachycardia?
Decreased systemic vascular resistance
Which of the following symptoms is not typically associated with shock?
Decreased urine output
What is a common cardiovascular manifestation of shock?
Weak and thready pulse
Which of the following respiratory signs is not indicative of shock?
Respiratory alkalosis
What effect does shock have on the skin temperature and texture?
Cold and clammy
Which of the following vital signs is commonly elevated in shock?
Heart rate
What is a key indicator of inadequate tissue perfusion in a patient in shock?
Confusion or altered mental status
This quiz covers topics related to circulatory shock in applied cardiovascular physiology, including definitions, classifications, compensatory reactions, and principles of treatment for hypovolemic shock. It also discusses the salient features and treatment principles for postural hypotension, hypertension, and cardiac failure.
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