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Chapter 19

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice


This activity contains 13 questions.

	Which of the following is the phase of clotting in which smooth muscle contracts?   intrinsic phase vascular phase platelet phase coagulation phase aggregation phase

	Which of the following is likely to adversely affect the clotting process?   aggressive fluid resuscitation hypothermia movement at the site of injury drugs such as aspirin all of the above

	Fractures of the tibia or humerus can account for a blood loss of:   less than 500 mL. from 500 to 750 mL. up to 1,500 mL. from 1,500 to 2,000 mL. in excess of 2,000 mL.

	In which stage of hemorrhage does the patient first display ineffective respiration?   the first stage the second stage the third stage the fourth stage the terminal stage

	The female in late pregnancy is likely to have a blood volume that is:   10% less than normal. 20% less than normal. 25% greater than normal. 50% greater than normal. normal.

	Hematomas can account for a blood loss of:   up to 500 mL. from 500 to 750 mL. up to 1,500 mL. from 1,500 to 2,000 mL. in excess of 2,000 mL.

	Frank blood in the stool is called:   hemoptysis. melena. hematuria. hematochezia. hematemesis.

	For the patient in compensated shock, you should perform an ongoing assessment:   every 5 minutes. every 15 minutes. after every major intervention. after noting any change in signs or symptoms. all except B

	The opening of post-capillary sphincters and the resulting release of potassium, acids, and hypoxic blood is called:   ischemia. rouleaux. washout. hydrostatic release. none of the above

	During which stage of shock is it difficult to determine if the patient is suffering from the effects of hypovolemia?   compensatory decompensatory irreversible hypovolemic cardiogenic

	Which of the following does NOT first occur during the decompensated stage of shock?   pulses become unpalpable respirations slow or cease blood pressure decreases precipitously the skin becomes cool and clammy the patient becomes unconscious

	Which of the following will permit the least fluid flow through a catheter?   short length, small lumen short length, large lumen long length, small lumen long length, large lumen large lumen and either long or short length

	The preferred electrolyte solution for the patient who is losing blood is:   normal saline. dextrose 5 percent in water. lactated Ringer's solution. hypertonic saline. hypotonic saline.

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