What would be the expected first treatment of shock?
1. Start an intravenous line.
2. Assess level of consciousness.
3. Take the blood pressure.
4. Maintain the airway.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Starting an IV would be dependent on the type of shock being treated.
Rationale 2: Assessing level of consciousness is important in neurological assessment, but not the first priority.
Rationale 3: Taking the blood pressure is critical, but not first priority.
Rationale 4: Maintaining the airway is the first priority and intervention of maintaining the ABCs of life support.
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