Question 1

Which of the following types of vessels have valves to maintain one-way blood flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Veins 
D)  Arterioles 
A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Veins 
D)  Arterioles C

Question 2

Which of the following is part of the body's compensatory response to blood loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood vessels constrict and the heart rate increases. 
B)  Blood vessels dilate and the heart rate increases. 
C)  Blood vessels dilate and the heart rate decreases. 
D)  Blood vessels constrict and the heart rate decreases. 
A)  Blood vessels constrict and the heart rate increases. 
B)  Blood vessels dilate and the heart rate increases. 
C)  Blood vessels dilate and the heart rate decreases. 
D)  Blood vessels constrict and the heart rate decreases. A

Question 3

Which of the following is responsible for most of the signs and symptoms of early shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased respirations of the patient 
B)  Constriction of the peripheral blood vessels 
C)  Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels 
D)  The body's attempts at compensation for blood loss 
A)  Increased respirations of the patient 
B)  Constriction of the peripheral blood vessels 
C)  Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels 
D)  The body's attempts at compensation for blood loss D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart 
B)  Brain 
C)  Blood vessels 
D)  Blood 
A)  Heart 
B)  Brain 
C)  Blood vessels 
D)  Blood

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the function of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a life-giving liquid that supports all the body's functions to maintain hypoperfusion. 
B)  It clots, flows, transports, protects, and excretes on a daily basis. 
C)  It transports gases along with nutrients, aids in excretion, and provides protection and regulation. 
D)  It flows from the heart with the vital gases and nutrients to maintain lack of perfusion. 
A)  It is a life-giving liquid that supports all the body's functions to maintain hypoperfusion. 
B)  It clots, flows, transports, protects, and excretes on a daily basis. 
C)  It transports gases along with nutrients, aids in excretion, and provides protection and regulation. 
D)  It flows from the heart with the vital gases and nutrients to maintain lack of perfusion.

Question 6

Which of the following circumstances may result in hypoperfusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is external bleeding. 
B)  Blood vessels are dilated. 
C)  The heart is damaged. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  There is external bleeding. 
B)  Blood vessels are dilated. 
C)  The heart is damaged. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Your patient is a 12-year-old boy who ran his arm through a glass window and has an 8-inch laceration on his anterior forearm.You have applied a pressure dressing and bandage,but these have become saturated due to continued bleeding.Which of the following should you do now?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove the pressure dressing and bandage, apply an ice pack to the wound, and bandage it in place with an elastic bandage. 
B)  Elevate that arm and prepare to apply a tourniquet or consider administering a hemostatic agent. 
C)  Apply additional dressing material, bandage it in place, and apply pressure to the brachial artery. 
D)  Remove the pressure dressing and bandage, apply direct pressure with your gloved hand, and elevate the arm. 
A)  Remove the pressure dressing and bandage, apply an ice pack to the wound, and bandage it in place with an elastic bandage. 
B)  Elevate that arm and prepare to apply a tourniquet or consider administering a hemostatic agent. 
C)  Apply additional dressing material, bandage it in place, and apply pressure to the brachial artery. 
D)  Remove the pressure dressing and bandage, apply direct pressure with your gloved hand, and elevate the arm.

Question 8

External bleeding may be classified according to types.Which one of the following is one of those types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac bleeding 
B)  Brain bleeding 
C)  Capillary bleeding 
D)  Liver bleeding 
A)  Cardiac bleeding 
B)  Brain bleeding 
C)  Capillary bleeding 
D)  Liver bleeding

Question 9

Which of the following will worsen the condition of the patient in shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying high-concentration oxygen when it is not needed 
B)  Elevating the patient's legs 8 to 10 inches 
C)  Conducting oneself in a manner that increases the patient's fear and anxiety 
D)  Transporting without first splinting all extremity fractures 
A)  Applying high-concentration oxygen when it is not needed 
B)  Elevating the patient's legs 8 to 10 inches 
C)  Conducting oneself in a manner that increases the patient's fear and anxiety 
D)  Transporting without first splinting all extremity fractures

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hypoperfusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellular waste products are not removed. 
B)  Cells are not supplied with nutrients. 
C)  Cells are not supplied with oxygen. 
D)  Aerobic metabolism will continue in the cell. 
A)  Cellular waste products are not removed. 
B)  Cells are not supplied with nutrients. 
C)  Cells are not supplied with oxygen. 
D)  Aerobic metabolism will continue in the cell.

Question 11

Which of the following vessels contain blood under the highest amount of pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Veins 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Venules 
D)  Capillaries 
A)  Veins 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Venules 
D)  Capillaries

Question 12

Your patient is a 6-year-old child who has fallen down while running on a sidewalk.She has abrasions on both knees and the palms of both hands,which are oozing blood.This is an example of bleeding from which of the following types of vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Veins 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Lymphatic vessels 
D)  Capillaries 
A)  Veins 
B)  Arteries 
C)  Lymphatic vessels 
D)  Capillaries

Question 13

Which of the following must be kept in mind when considering the severity of external bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Signs of shock do not appear until a large amount of blood has been lost. 
B)  The amount of blood loss is easily estimated by the amount of blood visible on the ground. 
C)  A younger person can tolerate more blood loss than an adult. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Signs of shock do not appear until a large amount of blood has been lost. 
B)  The amount of blood loss is easily estimated by the amount of blood visible on the ground. 
C)  A younger person can tolerate more blood loss than an adult. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Although many of the signs and symptoms of shock are the same no matter what the cause,the symptoms follow a logical progression as shock develops and worsens.Arrange the following signs and symptoms in the likely order that they will appear. 1.Altered mental status
2)Dropping blood pressure
3)Nausea and vomiting
4)Pale,cool,and clammy skin
5)Increased pulse
6)Increased respirations

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 2 
B)  2, 5, 6, 3, 4, 1 
C)  1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2 
D)  5, 3, 4, 2, 6, 1 
A)  1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 2 
B)  2, 5, 6, 3, 4, 1 
C)  1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2 
D)  5, 3, 4, 2, 6, 1

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true when talking about neurogenic shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenic shock is sometimes caused by spinal injuries. 
B)  Neurogenic shock is the result of the blood vessels decreasing in size. 
C)  Neurogenic shock is caused by the blood vessels overfilling with blood, causing leaking into the nerves. 
D)  Neurogenic shock is very common in the field. 
A)  Neurogenic shock is sometimes caused by spinal injuries. 
B)  Neurogenic shock is the result of the blood vessels decreasing in size. 
C)  Neurogenic shock is caused by the blood vessels overfilling with blood, causing leaking into the nerves. 
D)  Neurogenic shock is very common in the field.

Question 16

Which of the following vessels has the thickest muscular walls that allow constriction and dilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Veins 
D)  Lymphatic vessels 
A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Veins 
D)  Lymphatic vessels

Question 17

Which of the following is the MOST effective way of controlling external bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Running cold water over the wound 
B)  Using direct pressure with a dressing 
C)  Elevating the affected part 
D)  Using an ice pack 
A)  Running cold water over the wound 
B)  Using direct pressure with a dressing 
C)  Elevating the affected part 
D)  Using an ice pack

Question 18

Which of the following blood vessels CANNOT stop bleeding by constricting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Venules 
D)  Arterioles 
A)  Arteries 
B)  Capillaries 
C)  Venules 
D)  Arterioles

Question 19

When deciding where to transport a patient who is in hypovolemic shock or who has the potential for developing hypovolemic shock,which of the following is the MOST important service to be provided by the receiving hospital?

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical-care nursing 
B)  Immediate surgical capabilities 
C)  Availability of a chaplain 
D)  Rehabilitation services 
A)  Critical-care nursing 
B)  Immediate surgical capabilities 
C)  Availability of a chaplain 
D)  Rehabilitation services

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of venous bleeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  It commonly requires the use of pressure point compression. 
B)  It can be profuse, but is generally easily controlled. 
C)  It cannot lead to life-threatening amounts of blood loss. 
D)  It often requires the use of a tourniquet. 
A)  It commonly requires the use of pressure point compression. 
B)  It can be profuse, but is generally easily controlled. 
C)  It cannot lead to life-threatening amounts of blood loss. 
D)  It often requires the use of a tourniquet.

Exam 25: Bleeding and Shock

Which of the following types of vessels have valves to maintain one-way blood flow?

Which of the following is part of the body's compensatory response to blood loss?

Which of the following is responsible for most of the signs and symptoms of early shock?

Which of the following is NOT part of the circulatory system?

Which of the following BEST describes the function of blood?

Which of the following circumstances may result in hypoperfusion?

Your patient is a 12-year-old boy who ran his arm through a glass window and has an 8-inch laceration on his anterior forearm.You have applied a pressure dressing and bandage,but these have become saturated due to continued bleeding.Which of the following should you do now?

External bleeding may be classified according to types.Which one of the following is one of those types?

Which of the following will worsen the condition of the patient in shock?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hypoperfusion?

Which of the following vessels contain blood under the highest amount of pressure?

Your patient is a 6-year-old child who has fallen down while running on a sidewalk.She has abrasions on both knees and the palms of both hands,which are oozing blood.This is an example of bleeding from which of the following types of vessels?

Which of the following must be kept in mind when considering the severity of external bleeding?

Which of the following statements is true when talking about neurogenic shock?

Which of the following vessels has the thickest muscular walls that allow constriction and dilation?

Which of the following is the MOST effective way of controlling external bleeding?

Which of the following blood vessels CANNOT stop bleeding by constricting?

When deciding where to transport a patient who is in hypovolemic shock or who has the potential for developing hypovolemic shock,which of the following is the MOST important service to be provided by the receiving hospital?

Which of the following is a characteristic of venous bleeding?

Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

The Well-Being of the Emt

Lifting and Moving Patients

Medicallegal and Ethical Issues

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Ventilation, perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology

Life Span Development

Airway Management

Respiration and Artificial Ventilation

Scene Size-Up

The Primary Assessment

Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices

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Communication and Documentation

General Pharmacology

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Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status

Allergic Reaction

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