Hypovolemic and Distributive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)

Which assessment finding indicates that the compensatory response mechanisms for shock are failing?

The nurse would anticipate a patient with which condition to develop hypovolemic shock?

The nurse would expect a patient in early shock to have

The nurse knows that administering a vasopressor, such as dopamine hydrochloride (Intropin), is least beneficial for a patient in

Which procedure is correct when using MAST to stabilize a patient?

A patient is bleeding and entering hypovolemic shock. The blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg and the HR is 66 beats/minute, which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate would inhibit the body’s ability to compensate in shock?

While the nurse is completing the initial physical assessment and history of a patient with abdominal pain, the patient becomes increasingly restless and confused. The nurse obtains a second set of vital signs and notifies the physician. The vital signs: BP 90/58 mmHg, weak peripheral pulses at a rate of 134 beats/minute, temperature 96.6° F (35.9° C) with a cool skin surface, and respirations 16 breaths/minute and shallow. The nurse would know that this is likely development of:

A 22-year-old woman with a recent history of an upper respiratory tract infection is being examined in the emergency department (ED). She complains of hoarseness that has lasted 3 days, along with pain on speaking, nasal congestion, and dysphagia. Assessment findings reveal a purulent nasal discharge, erythematous posterior oropharynx, and a temperature of 101° F (38.3° C). Which condition is indicative of this patient’s assessment findings?

At the time of admission, which assessment finding may be indicative of hypovolemic shock?

Which statement best describes shock?