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What is the recommended fluid resuscitation ratio for hypovolemic shock?
What is the recommended fluid resuscitation ratio for hypovolemic shock?
- 1 mL of isotonic crystalloid for every 4 mL of estimated blood loss
- 1 mL of isotonic crystalloid for every 3 mL of estimated blood loss (correct)
- 1 mL of isotonic crystalloid for every 5 mL of estimated blood loss
- 1 mL of isotonic crystalloid for every 2 mL of estimated blood loss
What volume of blood was estimated to be lost by A.M. before surgery?
What volume of blood was estimated to be lost by A.M. before surgery?
- 5 L
- 2 L
- 4 L
- 3 L (correct)
In the case of septic shock, what therapy is used for patients refractory to vasopressor therapy?
In the case of septic shock, what therapy is used for patients refractory to vasopressor therapy?
- IV corticosteroids
- Exogenous vasopressin (correct)
- Fluid replacement
- Hemodynamic monitoring
What is the role of vasopressor drugs in shock management?
What is the role of vasopressor drugs in shock management?
What is the primary focus when managing hypovolemic shock?
What is the primary focus when managing hypovolemic shock?
'What medications may be received by a patient with a BP of 102/54 and HR of 104?'
'What medications may be received by a patient with a BP of 102/54 and HR of 104?'
Which type of hypovolemic shock results from the movement of fluid volume out of the vascular space into extravascular space?
Which type of hypovolemic shock results from the movement of fluid volume out of the vascular space into extravascular space?
What is the term used to describe the movement of fluid volume into extravascular space, causing relative hypovolemia?
What is the term used to describe the movement of fluid volume into extravascular space, causing relative hypovolemia?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT typically associated with hypovolemic shock?
Which clinical manifestation is NOT typically associated with hypovolemic shock?
In hypovolemic shock, what happens to stroke volume and pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)?
In hypovolemic shock, what happens to stroke volume and pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)?
What is the primary goal of drug therapy for correcting decreased tissue perfusion?
What is the primary goal of drug therapy for correcting decreased tissue perfusion?
If a patient experiences vomiting or diarrhea leading to a loss of intravascular fluid volume, this type of hypovolemia is called:
If a patient experiences vomiting or diarrhea leading to a loss of intravascular fluid volume, this type of hypovolemia is called:
Which clinical parameter is used to determine fluid responsiveness?
Which clinical parameter is used to determine fluid responsiveness?
Which condition can lead to absolute hypovolemia due to loss of intravascular fluid volume?
Which condition can lead to absolute hypovolemia due to loss of intravascular fluid volume?
What are two major complications associated with large volume expansion?
What are two major complications associated with large volume expansion?
Which drug class is used to achieve/maintain a Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) of >60 to 65 mm Hg?
Which drug class is used to achieve/maintain a Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) of >60 to 65 mm Hg?
In patients with persistent hypotension after adequate fluids, what intervention may be added?
In patients with persistent hypotension after adequate fluids, what intervention may be added?
What is the purpose of warm crystalloid and colloid solutions in fluid resuscitation?
What is the purpose of warm crystalloid and colloid solutions in fluid resuscitation?
