UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. The final stage of shock is called
a. Terminal
b. Decompensated
c. Compensated
d. None of these answers is correct - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a. Terminal
2. True or false? You are providing care for a victim of an assault. The patient sustained
several lacerations and was bleeding quite extensively. The bleeding is now controlled but the
patient is having difficulty breathing and appears confused. The patient is in decomposed
shock.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a. True
3. What type if shock is caused by inadequate function of the heart?
a. Cardiogenic
b. Neurogenic
c. Septic
d. Hypovolemic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a. Cardiogenic
4. Anaphylactic shock:
a. Is a massive allergic reaction
b. Us the least serious form of shock
c. Is a mild allergic reaction
d. Is not life-threatening - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a. Is a massive allergic reaction
5. Septic shock develops in some victims with
a. Bacterial infection
, b. Damage to the nervous system
c. Significant fluid loss
d. Failure of the heart to pump sufficient blood - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a. Bacterial
infection
6. True or False? You are providing care for a patient who has suffered a broken arm. You do
not have to treat for shock in an isolated injury like this
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅b. False
7. Neurogenic shock results from:
a. The loss of a significant amount of fluid
b. Damage to the nervous system
c. Damage to blood vessels
d. Failure to pump sufficient blood - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅b. Damage to the nervous
system
8. True of False? Shock applies to injuries only and is not a concern for the patient with an
illness of medical origin.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅b. False
9. A shock victim with head injuries should
a. Sit up straight be placed in his or her back with the legs raised
b. Be placed on his or her back with the head raised
c. Be placed on his or her back with the head slightly raised
d. Not be moved - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅d. Not be moved
10. Shock occurs when body parts do not receive adequate
a. Hormones
b. Nutrients