Pathophysiology Chapter 50 Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

Pathophysiology Chapter 50 Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in
Children




1. What is the most common type of shock in children?

a. Hypovolemic

b. Cardiogenic

c. Neurogenic

d. Septic

2. Hypotension is likely to occur when an infant or child is greater than ______ %

dehydrated.

a. 2

b. 5

c. 7

d. 10

3. A healthcare professional assesses that a child’s capillary refill time is 4 sec. What

does the healthcare professional evaluate that finding to mean?

a. The child is in shock.

b. The child must have septic shock.

c. The child has compensated shock.

d. This finding is normal.

4. A 2-year-old is in shock. The healthcare professional assesses the child’s heart rate

as 52 beats/min. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

a. Get an ECG.

b. Increase the intravenous rate.

c. Sedate the child.