Question 1
A patient demonstrates signs of obstructive shock, but the cause has yet to be determined. Which finding indicates the patient is experiencing a pulmonary embolism as the cause for obstructive shock?
◦ Oliguria
◦ Tachycardia
◦ Hypotension
◦ Chest pain
Question 2
The nurse reviews medications prescribed for a patient being treated for cardiogenic shock. Which medications will the nurse most likely provide to this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Phenylephrine
◦ Dopamine
◦ Epinephrine
◦ Norepinephrine
◦ Dobutamine