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Why does the skin appear pale during shock?
Constriction of blood vessels near the skins surface and the majority of blood is being
sent to vital organs
Which is included in the care for shock
Controlling bleeding when present
What body system is affected by shock?
Circulatory, respiratory, and nervous
Why is shock a life threatening condition
The circulatory system fails to circulate oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body
causing vital organs to fail
Why does elevating the victims legs help care for shock
Helps maintain blood flow to the vital organs
Shock is a condition resulting only from severe blood loss
False
Signs and symptoms of shock
Restlessness, fast breathing, drowsiness, pale, cold
Conditions that result from shock
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Why does the skin appear pale during shock?
Constriction of blood vessels near the skins surface and the majority of blood is being
sent to vital organs
Which is included in the care for shock
Controlling bleeding when present
What body system is affected by shock?
Circulatory, respiratory, and nervous
Why is shock a life threatening condition
The circulatory system fails to circulate oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body
causing vital organs to fail
Why does elevating the victims legs help care for shock
Helps maintain blood flow to the vital organs
Shock is a condition resulting only from severe blood loss
False
Signs and symptoms of shock
Restlessness, fast breathing, drowsiness, pale, cold
Conditions that result from shock
