Random SHOCK Quiz

1.

Shock is....

A.

When someone scares you
B.

State of inadequate tissue perfusion
C.

Acute widespread process of adequate tissue perfusion &
D.

Impaired cellular metabolism
E.

A hypersensitive type 1 reaction to an antigen

Correct Answer(s)
B. State of inadequate tissue perfusion
D. Impaired cellular metabolism

Explanation
A- come on!
B- p.1772 lewis
c- look carefully - ADEQUATE tissue perfusion doesn't make sense.
d- p. 1772 lewis
e- this is anaphylactic shock

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2.

What are the two classifications of shock?

Correct Answer(s)
Low blood flow
maldistribution
maldistribution of blood flow
low blood
maldistribution blood flow

Explanation
p.1773 lewis

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3.

Mrs. Smith just finished eating a PB&J sandwich for breakfast. She then kisses Mr. Smith before he goes to work. On the way to work Mr. Smith starts to feel funny. He starts feeling short of breath and begins to develop urticaria ( hives). What is happening to him?

A.

He is experiencing a normal asthma attack
B.

He is experiencing an allergic reaction which can lead to hypovolemic shock
C.

He is experiencing an allergic reaction which can lead to anaphylactic shock
D.

He is experiencing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction which can lead to cardiogenic shock
E.

He is experiencing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction from his wife

Correct Answer(s)
C. He is experiencing an allergic reaction which can lead to anaphylactic shock
E. He is experiencing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction from his wife

Explanation
A- No, the quiz is about shock.
b- wrong, hypovolemic shock is caused by excessive fluid loss
c- correct, the pbj is an allergen which was spread by contact ( KISS OF DEATH)
d- type 1 hypersensitivity reaction cannot lead to cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock happens when there is damaged tissue in the heart the creates pump failure. p. 342 ati.
e. Correct, he is probably allergic to Peanuts. Getting a kiss from his wife can cause an allergic reaction because of the kiss. Peanut allergies should be taken very seriously.

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4.

What other clinical manifestations would you expect to see ?

A.

Increased heart rate, decrease BP, chest pain, angioedema
B.

Feeling of impending doom, wheezing, urticaria
C.

Pallor,NVD, anxiety,itching, decreased CO
D.

Rhinitis, stridor, flushing
E.

All of the above

Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
look it up!

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5.

Mr. Smith is getting worse his vitals are- HR 120, RR 35, his skin feels cold and pale..What would you do to treat him?

A.

Tell him to stand up and breathe slowly to promote oxygen circulation
B.

Administer epinephrine,
C.

Get a full allergy history
D.

Administer two tablets of diphenhydramine
E.

All of the above

Correct Answer(s)
B. Administer epinephrine,
D. Administer two tablets of diphenhydramine

Random Shock Quiz

Shock is....

What are the two classifications of shock?

Mrs. Smith just finished eating a PB&J sandwich for breakfast. She then kisses Mr. Smith before he goes to work. On the way to work Mr. Smith starts to feel funny. He starts feeling short of breath and begins to develop urticaria ( hives). What is happening to him?

What other clinical manifestations would you expect to see ?

Mr. Smith is getting worse his vitals are- HR 120, RR 35, his skin feels cold and pale..What would you do to treat him?