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Title: Which clinical manifestations are characteristic of cardiogenic shock in a child? (Select all that apply.)
Post by: Jkov05 on Aug 28, 2021

Question 1

Which conditions are criteria of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)? (Select all that apply.)

◦ Fever higher than 38.5°C (101.3°F)
◦ Hypothermia
◦ Tachycardia
◦ Respiratory acidosis
◦ Abnormal white blood cell (WBC) count

Question 2

Which clinical manifestations are characteristic of cardiogenic shock in a child? (Select all that apply.)

◦ Delayed capillary refill
◦ Mottled skin
◦ Cool extremities
◦ Low central venous pressure
◦ Periorbital edema

Title: Which clinical manifestations are characteristic of cardiogenic shock in a child? (Select all that apply.)
Post by: vickybb89 on Aug 28, 2021

Answer 1

SIRS is present when two or more of the following conditions are present over baseline: fever greater than 38.5°C (101.3°F), hypothermia, tachycardia, tachypnea, alterations in WBC count, and respiratory alkalosis.

Answer 2

Cardiogenic shock is generally associated with low cardiac output. The child’s extremities are cool to the touch, with delayed capillary refill, despite a warm, ambient temperature. The skin may be mottled. Evidence of an adequate or high central venous pressure, including hepatomegaly and periorbital edema, is typically present.