Hypovolemic and Distributive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)

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?

Which of the following is not a cause of distributive shock?

An 18-year-old man sustained musculoskeletal and abdominal injuries when he crashed into a tree and wasthrown from his motorcycle. Paramedics bring him to the ED with MAST in place. Which statement about MAST is false?

The therapeutic effects of MAST on a hypovolemic patient include:

A patient known to be in hypovolemic shock has lost approximately 1,800 mL of fluid. How would this shock be classified?

Which statement best describes shock?

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

Which of the following is not a sign that a patient is going into shock?

The nurse would expect a patient in early shock to have

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?