The stage of shock in which the body is still able to meet its critical metabolic needs through a ...

The stage of shock in which the body is still able to meet its critical metabolic needs through a progressive series of actions is called:
 
  A) compensated shock.
  B) irreversible shock.
  C) decompensated shock.
  D) septic shock.

Question 2

Your patient is a 17-year-old teenager involved in a one-vehicle rollover. The patient is complaining of chest pain and, upon inspection, he exhibits bruising and tenderness to the area. You suspect internal hemorrhage and treat appropriately. The patient appears nervous and has increasing respirations and pulse rates. The blood pressure is within normal limits, and the level of consciousness is maintaining itself. This tells you that profusion of the brain is taking place. Which stage of shock would you consider this patient to be in?
 
  A) Hypovolemic
  B) Decompensated
  C) Compensated
  D) Irreversible

Question 3

Your patient is a young man who was the unrestrained driver of a car that struck a telephone pole. He is unconscious, has no external bleeding, and is breathing erratically. His blood pressure is 76/50, pulse rate present only at his carotid is 130 and weak. What stage of shock is the patient in?
 
  A) Decompensated shock
  B) Hypovolemic shock
  C) Compensated shock
  D) Irreversible shock