17 Questions
What is the main difference between cryoprecipitate and human albumin?
Cryoprecipitate has no compatibility requirements, while human albumin does.
In what cases is cryoprecipitate commonly used?
When fibrinogen levels are low.
What is the process involved in preparing human albumin?
It is pasteurized at 60°C for 10 hours after fractionation of large pools of donated plasma.
Which component is common between cryoprecipitate and human albumin?
Factor VIII
What is the purpose of resuspending cryoprecipitate in plasma before freezing it again?
To achieve ABO compatibility.
Why is cryoprecipitate considered to carry the same basic risk of infection as FFP?
Because it is concentrated from multiple donor units.
Which condition may necessitate the use of cryoprecipitate?
Bleeding associated with uraemia
Which of the following is NOT a principal category of shock?
Metabolic
What is the primary cause of neurogenic shock?
Spinal cord injury
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hypovolaemic shock?
Septic infection
What is the primary mechanism by which burns can lead to hypovolaemic shock?
Both direct fluid loss and fluid sequestration
Which of the following is a common iatrogenic factor that can contribute to hypovolaemic shock?
All of the above
What is the primary mechanism underlying septic shock?
Vasodilation and decreased vascular resistance
Which of the following is a common sign of shock?
All of the above
What is the primary mechanism underlying anaphylactic shock?
Vasodilation and increased vascular permeability
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for shock?
Diuretics
What is the primary mechanism underlying cardiogenic shock?
Myocardial depression and decreased cardiac output
Learn about the primary and secondary impairments that can lead to cardiogenic and obstructive shock. Topics include acute myocardial infarction, acute arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, and pulmonary embolism.
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