- Which of the following is most likely to result in hypovolemic shock?
Your answer:
Stress caused by combat
Lack of sleep
Cold, dry weather
Rapid and severe blood loss
- Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of shock?
Your answer:
Rapid breathing
Anxiety
Hot, dry skin
Confused state of mind
- Which of teh following statement(s) is/are true?
Your answer:
Splint any leg fracture before elevating the casualty's legs
Shock is a serious, but not life-threathening, condition
All casualties should be placed in the same position for preventing/controlling shock
All of the above are true
- Which one of the following is NOT a proper treatment for shock if the casualty has an open abdominal wound?
Your answer:
Cover the casualty with a poncho if he is cold
Talk to the casualty
Loosen binding clothing
Elevate the casualty's feet above the level of his heart
- You must leave a casualty alone in order to seek medical help. How should you position the casualty's head?
Your answer:
Have his face toward the ground with his head supported by both upper arms
Turn his head to one side
Have his face ctraight up