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What is the primary determinant of the rise of the blood pressure curve during systole?
What is the primary determinant of the rise of the blood pressure curve during systole?
- Vascular resistance
- Stroke volume
- Heart rate
- Compliance of the aorta (correct)
What is the goal of fluid resuscitation in compensated shock?
What is the goal of fluid resuscitation in compensated shock?
- To decrease vascular resistance
- To redistribute blood to vital organs
- To increase cardiac output (correct)
- To reduce blood pressure
Why was Bethan transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?
Why was Bethan transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?
- To insert invasive monitoring devices (correct)
- To manage her shock
- To initiate fluid resuscitation
- To monitor her blood pressure
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output (CO)?
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output (CO)?
What is the primary response to fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock?
What is the primary response to fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock?
What is the term for the body's natural response to decrease venous return and increase cardiac output?
What is the term for the body's natural response to decrease venous return and increase cardiac output?
What is the primary goal of fluid replacement therapy in a patient with hemorrhagic shock?
What is the primary goal of fluid replacement therapy in a patient with hemorrhagic shock?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's hypotension in this scenario?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's hypotension in this scenario?
What is the term for the inadequate perfusion of vital organs in shock states?
What is the term for the inadequate perfusion of vital organs in shock states?
What is the term for the rapid breathing rate observed in this patient?
What is the term for the rapid breathing rate observed in this patient?
What is the primary reason for inserting an airway in this patient?
What is the primary reason for inserting an airway in this patient?
What is the term for the life-threatening condition characterized by circulatory failure and inadequate tissue perfusion?
What is the term for the life-threatening condition characterized by circulatory failure and inadequate tissue perfusion?
What is the primary goal of managing blood pressure in hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary goal of managing blood pressure in hypovolaemic shock?
Which of the following invasive monitoring techniques measures cardiac output?
Which of the following invasive monitoring techniques measures cardiac output?
What is the primary reason for using a urinary catheter in hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary reason for using a urinary catheter in hypovolaemic shock?
What is the recommended fluid for volume resuscitation in the absence of blood products?
What is the recommended fluid for volume resuscitation in the absence of blood products?
Which of the following blood products is considered in major haemorrhage if fibrinogen levels are low?
Which of the following blood products is considered in major haemorrhage if fibrinogen levels are low?
What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in hypovolaemic shock?
