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What is the primary consequence of circulatory failure in shock?
What is the primary consequence of circulatory failure in shock?
- Inadequate organ perfusion (correct)
- Increased blood pressure
- Respiratory distress
- Cardiac arrest
What is one common way to define shock?
What is one common way to define shock?
- By monitoring organ function
- By tracking low BP, particularly systolic BP (correct)
- By observing respiratory rate
- By measuring heart rate
What is the underlying cause of shock?
What is the underlying cause of shock?
- Metabolic failure
- Neurological failure
- Circulatory failure (correct)
- Respiratory failure
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of shock?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of shock?
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What is the primary effect of inadequate organ perfusion in shock?
What is the primary effect of inadequate organ perfusion in shock?
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