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Chapter 12. Shock in Surgical Patients
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A. Depletion of intravascular volume.
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B. Loss of autonomic control of the vasculature.
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C. Severe untreated systemic inflammation.
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The correct answer is E. A, B, and C
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Hypothermia in hemorrhagic shock:
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A. Is of limited risk in the initial 24 hours after injury.
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B. Can contribute to coagulopathy.
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C. Is unusual in the trauma population outside of cold-weather or water immersion injuries.
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D. Is best treated by warming the ambient room temperature.
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E. Is a secondary concern that can be addressed after the care of injuries.
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The correct answer is B. Can contribute to coagulopathy
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Cardiac or great vessel compressive shock:
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A. Can be caused by pericardial tamponade.
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B. May accompany tension pneumothorax.
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C. Is worsened by the need for positive pressure ventilation.
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D. Cannot be caused by intraabdominal injury.
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The correct answer is E. A, B, and C
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Neurogenic shock is characterized by:
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A. Hypertension and warm skin.
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B. Hypotension and warm skin.
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C. Hypertension and cool skin.
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D. Hypotension and cool skin.
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The correct answer is B. Hypotension and warm skin
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Ultrasound use in the ICU for evaluation of a patient in shock includes:
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B. IVC evaluation as assessment of intravascular volume.
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C. Echocardiogram to evaluate for cardiac function.
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The correct answer is D. All of the above