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Wadzanai

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which of the following terms describes when a patient experiences an abnormally low volume of circulating blood in the body?
 
 hypovolemic shock
  neurogenic shock
  cardiogenic shock
  anaphylactic shock

Question 2

An abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural cavity is:
 
 hemothorax
  pneumothorax
  pneumonia
  pleural effusion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

hypovolemic shock

Rationale: Hypovolemic shock is experienced when an abnormally low volume of blood is circulating. This could be caused by internal or external hemorrhage.

Answer to Question 2

pleural effusion

Rationale: Abnormal fluid collection in the pleural cavity is a pleural effusion. A hemothorax is a collection of blood to the pleural cavity. Pneumonia is infection contained in the lung tissue and bronchial tree.


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