Hemorrhagic Shock Classification

Match the class of hemorrhagic shock with its presentation:

1)     15-30% blood loss, mild tachycardia                                                      a) Class II

2)     Moderate tachycardia and tachypnea, hypotensive, anxious/confused         b) Class III

3)     15% blood loss, normal vital signs, anxious                                             c) Class I

4)     Tachycardic, hypotensive, confused/lethargic                                    d) Class IV

Answers:

1) a

2) b

3) c

4) d

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