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Which one of the following is typically associated with post-traumatic hemorrhage early shock? A. Ventricular dysrhythmias B. Hypotension C. Loss of 30% to 45% of blood volume D. Narrowed pulse pressure {Ans: D}As intracerebral pressure rises after an isolated head injury, what does the systolic blood pressure do? A. Stays the same B. Decreases C. Increases D. Changes randomly {Ans: C}Hemostatic agents applied directly to the source of bleeding must be used in conjunction with: A. Direct pressure to the wound B. Tourniquets proximal to the wound C. Pressure points to arteries proximal to the wound D. Elevation of the wound above the level of the heart {Ans: A}An unconscious 18-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle collision. You find him unrestrained behind the bent steering wheel. He is unconscious with cool, pale and clammy skin. Vitals are BP 90/40, P 120 and thready, and R 30 and shallow. Your assessment reveals that he is blue around the lips, has distended neck veins and tracheal deviation to the right. He also has an asymmetrical chest with absent breath sounds on the left. You should suspect: A. Cardiac tamponade B. Tension pneumothorax C. Massive hemothorax D. Simple