Which of the Following Findings Indicates a Progression from Compensated

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings indicates a progression from compensated shock to decompensated shock?

• A) Narrowing pulse pressure
• B) Tachycardia
• C) Altered mental status
• D) Diaphoresis

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key to maintaining balance and sensing head rotation.

Ossicles

A set of three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear; it plays a critical role in the auditory system by interacting with hair cells to facilitate hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A narrow, membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing an essential role in sound perception by vibrational frequency analysis.