12 Questions
Which type of shock is characterized by hypotension and bradycardia?
Neurogenic shock
In which type of shock would you expect to see tachycardia and hypothermia as clinical manifestations?
Late septic shock
Which diagnostic finding is commonly observed in all types of distributive shock?
Decreased white blood cells (WBC)
What cardiovascular manifestations are typical in distributive shock?
Decreased venous oxygen saturation
Which patient population is most at risk for distributive shock?
Older adults
What is a common feature of distributive shock in its early septic form?
Normal blood pressure
What is the primary cause of absolute hypovolemia?
External loss of whole blood
Which of the following is NOT a cause of relative hypovolemia?
Internal bleeding
What is the primary cardiovascular manifestation of hypovolemic shock?
Decreased cardiac output
Which diagnostic finding is NOT typically seen in hypovolemic/hemorrhagic shock?
Decreased urine specific gravity
What is the recommended initial fluid resuscitation strategy for hypovolemic shock?
Administer isotonic crystalloid solutions
Which type of shock is caused by a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction?
Anaphylactic shock
Learn about the classification and precipitating factors of hypovolemic shock, including absolute hypovolemia from external or internal loss of fluids, and relative hypovolemia due to blood or fluid pooling. Understand different causes such as hemorrhage, excessive diuresis, fluid shifts, and internal bleeding.
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