Module 4

Question 1

Shock

Answer 1

State of collapse and failure of the cardiovascular system that causes inadequate tissue perfusion

Question 2

Blood average in males and females

Answer 2

Approximately 70 mL of blood per kg in men and 65 mL/kg in females

Question 3

Signs of arterial bleeding

Answer 3

Bright red
Spurts in time with the pulse

Question 4

Signs of veinous bleeding

Answer 4

Dark red
Flows steadily

Question 5

Signs of capillary bleeding

Answer 5

Dark red
Oozes slowly

Question 6

Trauma triad of death

Answer 6

Combination of
Hypothermia
Coagulopathy
And acidosis

Question 7

What to do with trauma triad of death

Answer 7

Aggressively control bleeding
Keep patients warm
Minimize volume of acidic IV fluids administered
If possible, monitor end tidal CO2 and ventilations to prevent respiratory acidosis
Consider administering tranexamic acid to help control internal bleeding