This document is a NursingSOS practice quiz designed to test and reinforce nursing knowledge of shock. It presents ten multiple‑choice and select‑all questions that describe clinical scenarios, ask the learner to identify the type of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, or obstructive), recognize causes, describe early clinical signs, and select appropriate nursing interventions. An answer key follows each question, providing the correct answer, a concise rationale linking patient findings to the underlying pathophysiology, and explanations of why other options are incorrect. The content serves both as a self‑assessment tool and a brief educational review of shock classification, pathophysiology, assessment findings, priority management, and indicators of effective resuscitation.
Questions this document answers
C) Hypovolemic shock – loss of circulating volume from internal bleeding.
A) Distributive shock – sepsis‑induced vasodilation creates relative hypovolemia.
1) Severe burns, 3) Hemorrhage, 4) Dehydration – all result in fluid loss.
B) Hypovolemic shock – hypotension, tachycardia, cool clammy skin, oliguria reflect volume loss.
D) Tachycardia – compensatory increase to maintain cardiac output.