Trauma

Question 1

What is hypovolemic shock?

Answer 1

Loss of circulating volume, resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion

Question 2

True or False: Hypovolemic shock can be caused by dehydration.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the triad of death?

Answer 3

Hypothermia, Acidosis, Coagulopathy

Question 4

At what % of blood loss do symptoms typically start to appear?

Answer 4

15-30%

Question 5

How does the body respond initially to blood loss during hypovolemic shock?

Answer 5

Increased HR and peripheral vasoconstriction

Question 6

Why do we give fluid in hypovolemic shock?

Answer 6

Increases preload and therefore cardiac output and organ perfusion

Question 7

Your patient has crushed their hand under some machinery. What type of mechanism of injury is this?

Answer 7

Blunt

Question 8

What can be defined as massive transfusion in hypovolemic shock?

Answer 8

Replacement of a pt’s total blood volume in 24hrs, or 50% in 4hrs

Question 9

True or False: Blood products are used as first line in hypovolemic shock.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What could happen if you don’t log roll and inspect a patient post trauma?

Answer 10

Undetected injuries could worsen, leading to complications

Question 11

True or False: The presence of altered mental status in a trauma patient can indicate the severity of hypovolemic shock.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False: In hypovolemic shock, the body’s compensatory mechanisms can initially maintain BP despite significant blood loss.

Answer 12

True