Quiz: Shock — AUA MCQ

1. What is the primary characteristic of shock?

A a) Increased blood pressure B b) Decreased tissue perfusion C c) Elevated heart rate D d) Excessive sweating

3. Which of the following is not a common cause of hypovolemic shock?

A a) Hemorrhage B b) Dehydration C c) Cardiac tamponade D d) Severe burns

4. What is the first-line treatment for hypovolemic shock?

A a) IV fluids B b) Vasopressors C c) Antibiotics D d) Blood transfusion

7. What is the initial treatment priority in anaphylactic shock?

A a) Administering corticosteroids B b) Administering epinephrine C c) Initiating IV fluids D d) Applying ice packs

8. Which type of shock is characterized by impaired venous return to the heart?

A a) Cardiogenic shock B b) Neurogenic shock C c) Septic shock D d) Obstructive shock

9. What is the primary cause of distributive shock?

A a) Loss of blood volume B b) Increased vascular tone C c) Widespread vasodilation D d) Obstruction of blood flow

10. Which condition can lead to neurogenic shock?

A a) Severe infection B b) Spinal cord injury C c) Heart failure D d) Pulmonary embolism

12. What is the primary goal of shock management?

A a) Decrease blood pressure B b) Increase heart rate C c) Restore tissue perfusion D d) Normalize respiratory rate

15. What is the most common initial symptom of shock?

A a) Hypotension B b) Confusion C c) Tachycardia D d) Cyanosis

18. What is the primary mechanism of action of vasopressors in shock management?

A a) Decreasing heart rate B b) Increasing cardiac output C c) Constricting blood vessels D d) Dilating blood vessels

20. Which type of shock can result from a severe pulmonary embolism?

A a) Cardiogenic shock B b) Neurogenic shock C c) Obstructive shock D d) Septic shock