Clinical Assessment and Management of Shock Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common sign of shock?

Decreased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Pale, clammy skin
High body temperature
#2

What is the primary goal in managing shock?

Maintaining normal blood glucose levels
Restoring tissue perfusion
Reducing respiratory rate
Lowering body temperature
#3

What is the most common cause of hypovolemic shock?

Massive blood loss
Severe allergic reaction
Heart attack
Brain injury
#4

Which of the following is a hallmark sign of neurogenic shock?

Bradycardia
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Hypotension
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of obstructive shock?

Increased preload
Decreased cardiac output
Normal intravascular volume
Increased systemic vascular resistance
#6

What is the primary cause of distributive shock?

Decreased cardiac contractility
Increased systemic vascular resistance
Loss of vascular tone
Impaired ventricular filling
#7

Which of the following types of shock is caused by an allergic reaction?

Hypovolemic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Neurogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
#8

Which medication is commonly administered in managing septic shock?

Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Norepinephrine
Vasopressin
#9

In cardiogenic shock, which of the following cardiac enzymes would most likely be elevated?

Troponin
Amylase
Creatine kinase
Lactate dehydrogenase
#10

Which of the following interventions is appropriate for managing distributive shock?

Fluid resuscitation
Corticosteroid therapy
Vasopressor administration
Blood transfusion
#11

Which of the following is a key management strategy in treating septic shock?

Fluid restriction
High-dose corticosteroid therapy
Early initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Use of beta-blockers
#12

Which of the following is a common cause of anaphylactic shock?

Sepsis
Trauma
Exposure to allergens
Dehydration
#13

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'ABCDE' approach in managing shock?

Airway assessment
Breathing evaluation
Circulation assessment
Dietary evaluation
#14

Which of the following is a potential complication of prolonged hypovolemic shock?

Respiratory alkalosis
Hepatic encephalopathy
Acute kidney injury
Hypernatremia
#15

What is a potential consequence of untreated cardiogenic shock?

Hypertension
Pulmonary edema
Hypoglycemia
Hypovolemia
#16

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of septic shock?

Hypotension refractory to fluid resuscitation
Normal lactate levels
Decreased white blood cell count
Low C-reactive protein levels
#17

Which of the following laboratory findings is commonly associated with hypovolemic shock?

Elevated serum sodium levels
Decreased hematocrit
Decreased lactate levels
Normal serum osmolality

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