MCAT Question A Day - 8/17/14 - Answer!
Hypovolemic shock represents a set of symptoms that occur when a patient's blood volume falls abruptly. Hypovolemic shock is most likely to occur during:
A. arterial bleeding
B. venous bleeding
C. low oxygen intake
D. excess sodium consumption
A is correct. Blood loss is likely to be more rapid during arterial bleeding due the greater blood pressure in the arteries.
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A is correct. Blood loss is likely to be more rapid during arterial bleeding due the greater blood pressure in the arteries.
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