UCLA EMT TRAUMA EXAM Q&A

Position, Oxygen, Warmth, Rapid Transport POWR Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling DCAP-BTLS shock resulting from blood or fluid loss Hypovolemic shock Low fluid/blood volume creates shock loss of 50% of fluids Non Hemmorhagic Shock A balance of all systems of the body Homeostasis Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure. Cardiogenic shock Something "obstructs" blood flow in the body (cardiac tamponade) (pulmonary embolism) (tension pneumothorax) Obstructive shock -Compensated -Decompensated -Irreversible Stages of shock The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss. Normal vital signs (cool, pale, moist skin) (slightly elevated pulse) (slightly elevated respirations) Compensated shock The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling. (lethargic) (cool, pale, diaphoretic) (blood pressure drops) (Weak pulse, Shallow breathing