Module 5 Hemorrhage/Shock

1. Type of shock that is the result of any cause of low blood volume.

Hemorrhagic

Hypovolemic

Metabolic

Distributive

2. Splinting may decrease the potential for wounds to start bleeding again.

True

False

3. Which is NOT a form of Distributive shock? ( Choose all that apply)

Anaphylactic

Septic

Hemorrhagic

Neurogenic

4. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the use of a tourniquet?

A thin strap should be used, to allow for the most pressure in the smallest area.

Do not remove or loosen it once applied unless told to my medical direction.

Do not apply it over any joint.

5. What is the correct treatment, in order, of a laceration that continues to bleed?

Elevation, direct pressure, pressure point, tourniquet

Direct pressure,pressure point, elevation, tourniquet

Direct pressure, elevation, pressure point,

Direct pressure, pressure bandage, tourniquet

6. What, regarding serious loss of blood and the age of patient, is MISmatched?

Adult - 1000cc

Child - 500 cc

Infant - 250 cc

7. Which is NOT a sign / symptom of neurogenic shock?

Normal to slow heart rate

Hypothermia

Cool, dry moist skin below the injury site.

Hypotension

8. Which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of shock/hypoperfusion in an adult who has potential internal bleeding?

SBP > 90 with cold,clammy skin

SBP > 90 with pallor

SBP < 90

SBP > 90 with altered mental status

None of the above

9. Signs and symptoms of internal bleeding include: ( Choose ALL that are correct.)

Dizzyness

Coffee-ground emesis

Shallow, rapid breathing

Dark,tarry stool

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10. Which of the following are signs of Altered Mental Status due to hypoperfusion? ( Choose ALL that apply.)

Unconsciousness

Stupor

Restlessness

Agitation

Anxiety

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