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piesebel

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What would be the expected first treatment of shock?
 
  1. Start an intravenous line.
  2. Assess level of consciousness.
  3. Take the blood pressure.
  4. Maintain the airway.

Question 2

A patient with cardiogenic shock would exhibit which of the following symptoms?
 
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Low temperature
  3. Restlessness and anxiety
  4. Tachycardia and low blood pressure



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Starting an IV would be dependent on the type of shock being treated.
Rationale 2: Assessing level of consciousness is important in neurological assessment, but not the first priority.
Rationale 3: Taking the blood pressure is critical, but not first priority.
Rationale 4: Maintaining the airway is the first priority and intervention of maintaining the ABCs of life support.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Bradycardia is not associated with symptoms of shock.
Rationale 2: Low temperature is not associated with metabolic changes
Rationale 3: Restlessness and anxiety are typically associated with a neurogenic shock reaction.
Rationale 4: Tachycardia and low blood pressure are associated with cardiogenic shock.





 

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