#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