Consequences of Hypovolemia and Immediate Compensatory Mechanisms - Manipal University College Malaysia
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Which position is recommended for a patient to increase cerebral blood flow?

  • Standing position
  • Supine position with leg elevation (correct)
  • Prone position
  • Sitting position
  • What physiological basis is tachycardia associated with?

  • Enhanced oxygenation
  • Decreased heart rate
  • Decreased tissue perfusion (correct)
  • Increased myocardial contractility
  • Which symptom is indicative of weak and thready pulse?

  • Slow breathing
  • High body temperature
  • Visible sweating
  • Cool and clammy skin (correct)
  • What does a patient typically experience due to decreased urine output?

    <p>Increased thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by cool and clammy skin?

    <p>Hypoperfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should one take to address the symptom of thirst?

    <p>Increase fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological response is responsible for tachycardia in hypovolemia?

    <p>Sympathetic stimulation and parasympathetic inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a weak and thready pulse in hypovolemia?

    <p>Decreased stroke volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does urine output decrease in hypovolemia?

    <p>Compensatory mechanism increasing renal blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes cool and clammy skin in hypovolemia?

    <p>Vasoconstriction of skin vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the sensation of thirst in hypovolemia?

    <p>Vascular volume decrease and serum osmolarity increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hypovolemia?

    <p>Warm and dry skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom associated with tachycardia?

    <p>Weak and thready pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically associated with weak and thready pulse?

    <p>Thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical manifestation is commonly observed in individuals with decreased urine output?

    <p>Thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign associated with cool and clammy skin?

    <p>Diaphoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is commonly experienced in conditions presenting with thirst?

    <p>Polydipsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of tachycardia?

    <p>Excessive thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

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