Hypovolemic shock - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Exam: NSG233 / NSG 233 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing III / Med Surg 3 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Bite Priority Answer: Human bite: know what to do first with a human bite! Animal: rabies prophylaxis Snakebite: lie down, removing constrictive items, providing warmth, cleansing the wound, covering the wound with a light sterile dressing, and immobilizing the injured body part below the level of the heart. CABs (Circulati...

PNVN 1521 Quiz #1: AH- Ch 2, Fou- 14, 16, 22 / EXPERT STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS / NEWEST 2025/2026. Terms in this set (100) What is an incentive spirometer? Device used to encourage deep breathing and reduce risk of post-surgical pneumonia. Measures how deeply you can inhale (breathe in). When would you use an incentive spirometer After surgery to promote the expansion of the alveoli and prevent atelectasis. Name the two types of incen...

Midterm Exam:NR572/ NR 572 (2023/ 2024 New Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Exam Review |Week 1-4| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION hypovolemic shock ("low tank") Answer: A condition in which low blood volume, due to massive internal or external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in inadequate perfusion. -imagine that the heart is an empty tank. With less circulating blood volume, preload and stroke volume drops result...

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - Scene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - Ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - An end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital signs are: BP 74/40, P...

Exam 4: NU170/ NU 170 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Maternal-Child Nursing Review| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Galen QUESTION hypovolemic shock Answer: shock resulting from blood or fluid loss QUESTION Hypovolemic shock treatment Answer: 1. Control all obvious external bleeding via direct pressure. 2.Handle the patient gently and keep him or her warm. 3. Start oxygen as soon as you suspect shock, and continue it during transport. QUESTIO...

ATLS Practice with Over 200+ Questions and Answers/ . Terms like: A patient suffered a slash to his right neck. The wound is over the mid-portion of the sternocleidomastoid. There is a large hematoma and brisk bleeding when uncovered. He is stable. What is the next step in management? A. Get an angiogram B. Close the wound in the ER C. Take him to the operating room D. CT scan to evaluate neck structure - Answer: C. Take him to the OR Associated with hypovolemic shock - Answer: -Inade...

Exam 1: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A – Hondros Q: Reasons for IV Therapy Answer: Resuscitation-goal to correct hypovolemic and septic shock Replacement-used after hemorrhage, GI losses, starvation Maintenance-used for patients on NPO Q: LPN can insert peripheral IV where Answer: antecubital space, forearm, and the hand Q: Length of IV catheter LPN may insert Answer: 3 inches or shorter Q...

Exam 2: NUR160 / NUR 160 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A | Hondros College Q: How to read an ABG Answer: 1. Determine if values are high, low, or normal 2. Draw the appropriate arrows next to each value 3. Decide if two values are the same, or if two values are apposite (same=metabolic, opposite=respiratory) 4. Look at only Ph, if low acidosis, if high alkalosis Q: UTI signs and symptoms Answer: Burning, fre...

As ICP increases, what does systolic BP do? increases A burn is still hot to the touch. How should you treat it? Apply clean water for 5-10 minutes before bandaging Can hypovolemic (high-space) shock occur without any obvious trauma? YES! Internal bleeding is a big concern Does abdominal evisceration indicate a need for immediate transport? YES! Do everything during transport (IV, bandaging, etc.) Do you wanted to establish IV access for a burn patient on scene or during transport? On s...

What are complications surrounding the placenta? Placenta previa, placental abruption, twin to twin transfusion What are the signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock? -hypotension -tachycardia -oliguria -tachypnea -mental staus changes -cool, pale, clammy skin -slowed capillary refill What is hypovolemic shock? loss of blood volume A contraindication of hemabate (carboprost) is... and diseases including... asthma; hepatic, renal, cardiac and pulmonary What is the generic name for Hemabate? Ca...

Causes of hypovolemic shock Hypovolemic shock results from significant and sudden blood or fluid losses within your body. Blood loss of this magnitude can occur because of: • bleeding from serious cuts or wounds • bleeding from blunt traumatic injuries due to accidents • internal bleeding from abdominal organs or ruptured ectopic pregnancy • bleeding from the digestive tract • significant vaginal bleeding • Endometriosis In addition to actual blood loss, the loss of body f...