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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Shock

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Your patient came in to the emergency department with chest pain. Over the last hour the patient’s blood pressure has dropped, pulse has increased and respirations have increased. What do you suspect these changes indicate?

Cardiogenic shock
Cardiac tamponade
Pulmonary embolism
Aortic aneurysm

Explanation

Answer: A - The changes in vital signs indicate that the patient is going into cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock occurs when there is severe damage to the left ventricle. The patient may also display signs of decreased urine output and cool, clammy skin.

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