Download Now What Do I Do - INHS Health Training

EMS Live @ NiteTM
Hypovolemic Shock and Tourniquets
April 12, 2011
PRE-TEST
Name _________________________________
1.
The increased respiratory rate common in hypovolemic shock helps reverse acidosis
by “blowing off” which of the following gases?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
In a patient with hypovolemic shock, which of the following sequence of pulse
pressures indicate that a patient is deteriorating?
A.
B.
C
D.
3.
30 mm/Hg
50 mm/Hg
50 mm/Hg
30 mm/Hg
Pressure point compression, tourniquet
Pressure dressing, elevation
Direct pressure, tourniquet
Pressure point compression, direct pressure
Which of the following assessments is found when a tourniquet is applied correctly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
50 mm/Hg >
50 mm/Hg >
30 mm/Hg >
30 mm/Hg >
Which of the following treatments is indicated when attempting to stop external
hemorrhage from an extremity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Distal pulse is palpable; arterial blood flow from wound continues
No distal pulse is palpated; arterial blood flow from wound has stopped
Distal pulse is palpated; arterial blood flow from wound has stopped
No distal pulse is palpated, arterial blood flow from wound continues
Which of the following actions is appropriate if a correctly applied tourniquet does
NOT provide adequate wound hemorrhage control?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Apply a second tourniquet above the first tourniquet
Elevate the extremity above the level of the heart
Apply direct pressure to the wound
Tighten the tourniquet