PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following symptoms should the physician assistant expect the patient to exhibit with cardiogenic shock?
  1. Hypertension
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Bounding pulse
  4. Confusion
Explanation
Answer: D - Cardiogenic shock severely impairs the pumping function of the heart muscle, causing diminished blood flow to the organs of the body. This results in diminished brain function and confusion, as well as hypotension, tachycardia, and weak pulse.
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