Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer
Brunner And Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition By Suzanne C. Smeltzer
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Chapter 15- Shock and Multisystem Failure
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | It is necessary for the nurse caring for a patient to understand the pathophysiology behind shock. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiologic rationale for shock? | |
| A) | Blood is shunted from vital organs to peripheral areas of the body. | |
| B) | Cells lack an adequate blood supply and are deprived of oxygen and nutrients. | |
| C) | Circulating blood volume is decreased. | |
| D) | Hemorrhage occurs as a result of trauma. | |
| 2. | When prioritizing the care for a patient, the nurse recognizes that a patient is at risk for hypovolemic shock when: | |
| A) | Fluid circulating in the blood vessels decreases | |
| B) | Cardiac output increases | |
| C) | Blood pressure increases | |
| D) | Pulse is fast and bounding | |
| 3. | The nurse recognizes that antidiuretic hormone (ADH) plays a role during hypovolemic shock. What assessment finding will the nurse likely observe related to the role of ADH during hypovolemic shock? | |||
| A) | Increased hunger | C) | Increased urinary output | |
| B) | Increased thirst | D) | Increased capillary perfusion | |
| 4. | A trauma patient arrives to the emergency room and is hemorrhaging. The nurse is aware that this patient is at greatest risk for which type of shock? |
| A) Cardiogenic B) Hypovolemic C) Neurogenic D) Septic |
| 5. | The nurse has completed a set of vital signs on a patient at risk for shock. Which assessment finding is a potential sign of shock? | |||
| A) | Elevated systolic blood pressure | C) | Shallow, rapid respirations | |
| B) | Elevated mean arterial pressure | D) | Bradycardia | |
Answer Key
| 1. | B |
| 2. | A |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | B |
| 5. | C |
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