Chapter 13- Treating Hypovolemic Shock

Question 1

The emergency treatment of hypovolemic or hemorrhagic shot includes

Answer 1

The control of all obvious external bleeding

Question 2

The best initial method to control external bleeding is

Answer 2

Direct pressure

Question 3

if severe extremity bleeding is not controlled with direct pressure consider

Answer 3

The application of tourniquetand wound packing

Question 4

you cannot control ——— bleeding in the field, but it is important to recognize its existence

Answer 4

Internal

Question 5

what are four other things you can do when treating a patient with hypervolemic shock

Answer 5

secure and maintain an airway
provide respiratory support, including supplemental oxygen
provide assisted ventilations if needed
keep the patient warm

Question 6

As soon as you suspect shock, you should

Answer 6

Start oxygen

Question 7

why is oxygen important for a patient experiencing hypovolemic shock?

Answer 7

With too little circulating blood, additional oxygen may be life-saving