A person with a possible injury to the abdomen or chest who has cool, pale skin; weak pulse; shallow breathing; and low blood pressure may be suffering from ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


shock

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The M in the acronym SAMPLE stands for ___________

a. medical history c. month b. mechanism of injury d. medications

Health Professions

Which of the following statements is NOT true of pericardial tamponade?

A) It is most often associated with penetrating trauma. B) The systolic blood pressure increases significantly on inspiration. C) As little as 150 mL of blood can cause pericardial tamponade. D) The pathophysiology results in increased venous pressure and decreased cardiac output.

Health Professions

Structures within the nervous system include the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions

Which method of contraception contains low doses of estrogen or progesterone?

A. Tubal ligation B. Mechanical barriers C. Chemical barriers D. Oral contraceptives E. Rhythm

Health Professions