Which of the following are causes of obstructive shock? (Select all that apply) A) Hemorrhage B) Pulmonary embolism C) Tension pneumothorax D) Cardiac tamponade E) Spinal cord inju... Which of the following are causes of obstructive shock? (Select all that apply) A) Hemorrhage B) Pulmonary embolism C) Tension pneumothorax D) Cardiac tamponade E) Spinal cord injury
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the causes of obstructive shock from a provided list. Obstructive shock is a type of shock that occurs when blood flow is obstructed, and the goal is to select all applicable options.
Answer
B, C, and D
The final answer is B) Pulmonary embolism, C) Tension pneumothorax, and D) Cardiac tamponade.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is B) Pulmonary embolism, C) Tension pneumothorax, and D) Cardiac tamponade.
More Information
Obstructive shock is a form of shock associated with physical obstructions in blood flow throughout various parts of the heart or great vessels.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing obstructive shock with other forms of shock, such as distributive or cardiogenic shock. Make sure to focus on causes that involve physical obstructions.
Sources
- Obstructive Shock: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Shock (Circulatory) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Obstructive Shock | Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management - academic.oup.com
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