At a Continuing Education Seminar on Shock, the Presenter Asks

question 63

Multiple Choice

At a continuing education seminar on shock, the presenter asks if anyone can tell him something about irreversible shock. What statement made by an EMT is correct?

• A) "Even with treatment, if shock has reached the irreversible stage, death will result."
• B) "If the pupils are dilated and pulse is rapid, the patient is in irreversible shock."
• C) "In irreversible shock, the carotid pulse is weak, but the radial pulse remains strong."
• D) "To survive, the patient in irreversible shock needs a large amount of IV fluids immediately."

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