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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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Which of the following statements are true regarding shock? Choose all that apply.
  1. Occurs when someone passes out due to a traumatic event
  2. Can occur when someone loses too much blood
  3. Can occur due to pain
  4. Occurs when there is inadequate blood flow to body organs
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B and D - The definition of shock is the condition of lack of organ perfusion due to a variety of processes to include loss of blood (hemorrhagic shock), cardiac failure (cardiogenic shock) or infection (septic shock). Pain and “passing out” due to emotional trauma are not and do not cause shock.
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