Question 43 · LEK · Neurogenic
The signs of neurogenic shock include:
1) decreased blood pressure;
2) tachycardia;
3) bradycardia;
4) pale, cold skin;
5) warm skin with a good blood supply.
The correct answer is:
2) tachycardia;
3) bradycardia;
4) pale, cold skin;
5) warm skin with a good blood supply.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 1,3,4.
- C. 1,2,5.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. 3,5.
Hint
Loss of sympathetic tone after spinal cord injury affects both heart rate and peripheral vessels; picture the resulting skin.
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