SAEM ASSESMENT TEST 2025/2026 GRADED A+ 125
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Shock is defined as:
A. hypovolemia
B. tachycardia
C. hypotension
D. altered mental status
E. inadequate tissue and organ perfusion - E
The four classic types of shock include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Traumatic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Obstructive
D. Cardiogenic
E. Distributive - A
An early sign and symptom of shock is:
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycarda
C. Decreased respiratory rate
D. Cyanosis
E. Hypotension - A
All patients with shock should receive as the first priority:
A. Packed red blood cells
B. Trendelenburg positioning
C. Supplemental oxygen
D. Intravenous fluids
, E. Antibiotics - C
As compared to adults, children with shock usually:
A. Have more reliable signs and symptoms
B. Are able to maintain their blood pressure better
C. Have similar epidemiology (i.e. causes for shock states)
D. Do not need specialized care
E. Have different treatment priorities - B
During hypovolemic shock, hypotension tends to develop after the loss of what percent of blood
volume?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
E. 50% - C
All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock EXCEPT:
A. Tachycardia
B. Warm, moist skin
C. Cool, clammy skin
D. Narrow pulse pressure
E. Decreased capillary refill - B
The best IV access for volume resuscitation of the hypovolemic patient is:
A. intraosseous line
B. PICC line
C. triple-lumen internal jugular central venous catheter
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Shock is defined as:
A. hypovolemia
B. tachycardia
C. hypotension
D. altered mental status
E. inadequate tissue and organ perfusion - E
The four classic types of shock include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Traumatic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Obstructive
D. Cardiogenic
E. Distributive - A
An early sign and symptom of shock is:
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycarda
C. Decreased respiratory rate
D. Cyanosis
E. Hypotension - A
All patients with shock should receive as the first priority:
A. Packed red blood cells
B. Trendelenburg positioning
C. Supplemental oxygen
D. Intravenous fluids
, E. Antibiotics - C
As compared to adults, children with shock usually:
A. Have more reliable signs and symptoms
B. Are able to maintain their blood pressure better
C. Have similar epidemiology (i.e. causes for shock states)
D. Do not need specialized care
E. Have different treatment priorities - B
During hypovolemic shock, hypotension tends to develop after the loss of what percent of blood
volume?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
E. 50% - C
All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock EXCEPT:
A. Tachycardia
B. Warm, moist skin
C. Cool, clammy skin
D. Narrow pulse pressure
E. Decreased capillary refill - B
The best IV access for volume resuscitation of the hypovolemic patient is:
A. intraosseous line
B. PICC line
C. triple-lumen internal jugular central venous catheter
