Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of hypovolemic shock?
A) Blood vessels relax and cause a drop in blood pressure.
B) The body retains fluid and causes high blood pressure.
C) The heart is unable to pump blood effectively through the body.
D) A lack of total blood volume causes poor perfusion.
Question 2
Which of the following is important to remember when communicating with an elderly patient with a hearing impairment?
A) Make sure the patient can see you when you are speaking to him.
B) Speak directly into the patient's ear.
C) You may need to shout in order for the patient to hear you.
D) It is not worth the effort to try to get information from an elderly person with a hearing impairment.
Phlebotomy. In this common procedure, a syringe needle punctures a vein, usually in the arm, and wit
Insulin, glucagon, and blood glucose.
Warfarin An anticoagulant drug given to prevent blood from clotting
Development of Blood Vessels & Blood
Normal red blood cells (round) and sickled red blood cells
Xylem vessels