PHTLS – Shock Practice Questions and Answers

Prompt diagnosis, resuscitation, and definitive management of shock resulting from trauma are all essential in determirung patient outcome. normal metabolic functions by producing and using energy in the form of adenosine triphos phate (ATP). The most efficient method of generating this needed energy is via ? aerobic metabolism occurs without the use of oxygen Anaerobic metabolism, It is the backup power system in the body and uses stored body fat as its energy source Anaerobic metabolism The prehospital assessment of the trauma patient is directed at preventing or reversing _____ anaerobic metabolism the patient's airway is patent and that breathing and circula tion are adequate—is the major emphasis of the ? primary assessment These functions are managed in the trauma patient by the following actions: ■ Maintaining an adequate airway and ventilation, thus providing adequate oxygen to the RBCs ■ Assisting ventilation through the judicious use of supplemental oxygen ■ Maintaining adequate circulation, thus perfusing tissue cells with oxygenated blood The major complication of disruption of the normal physiology of life is known as shock. Shock is a state of change in cellular function from aerobic metabolism to anaerobic metabolism secondary to hypoperfusion of the tissue cells is a lack of tissue perfusion (oxygenation) at the cellular level that leads to anaerobic metabolism and loss of energy production needed to support life shock