Chapter 21- Bleeding and Shock
A healthy adult can tolerate up to how much of a loss over a period of 15-20 mins without any negative effects
500 ml
Decompensated shock in the adult is characterized by
A falling blood pressure
To control external hemorrhaging, use a combo of......
Direct pressure, elevation, and pressure dressings
Which of the following organs can sustain the longest period of inadequate perfusion
Gastrointestinal tract
The cardiac cycle begins with the onset of myocardial contraction and ends......
Just before the beginning of the next contraction
If you suspect internal bleeding during the initial assessment what should you do
Keep the patient warm and administer oxygen
What aggregates in a clump and forms much of the foundation of a blood clot during the process of coagulation?
Platelets
After load is defined as
Pressure in the aorta against which the left ventricle must pump
Patient with internal hemorrhage will benefit most from?
Rapid transport
Which of the following shock is caused by poor blood vessel function
Septic
The MOST significant factor that determines how well the body compensates for blood loss is?
The period of time over which blood is lost
A combo of hypothermia, poor blood clotting, and acidosis that significantly increases mortality in trauma patients is known as
The trauma triad of death
Which of the following is particularly useful in stabilizing femur fractures
Traction splint
The physiological process of hemostasis is achieved through
Vasoconstriction and platelets aggregation
Perfusion is defined as:
the circulation of blood through an organ or tissue in amounts adequate to to meet the cell's needs for oxygen, nutrients, and waste removal