mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #315

A patient with a severe burn injury develops hypovolemic shock. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for the decreased blood pressure?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #315

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a severe burn injury develops hypovolemic shock. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for the decreased blood pressure?

    • A) Increased sympathetic tone
    • B) Decreased peripheral resistance
    • C) Increased venous capacitance
    • D) Decreased cardiac output

    Answer: Decreased cardiac output

    Explanation: Hypovolemic shock primarily causes decreased cardiac output due to inadequate blood volume.