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Failure of the circulatory system to adequately perfuse and oxygenate the tissues of the body best defines:
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shock
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Which of the following is most likely to result in vasodilation type shock?
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anaphylaxis
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Which of the following conditions may cause hypovolemic shock?
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burns
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Bleeding characterized by pulsatile flow and bright red blood is:
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arterial
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the first step used to control bleeding is
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direct pressure
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your patient has a blood pressure of 76/50 and a heart rate of 116 bpm; what stage of shock is this patient in?
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decompensating shock
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the pressure point for the upper extremity is located over the
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brachial artery
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which of the following signs is the last to occure after acute blood loss?
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hypotension
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you respond to a call and find a 26-year-old man who was struck by an automobile. the primary survey reveals the patient is alert and oriented, is
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arterial
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which of the following is not and indication of internal bleeding?
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bright red blood spurting from a knife wound in the arm
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