Question

A patient is being treated for a head injury. The doctor notices some signs and symptoms of shock. Which of the following symptoms did the doctor likely observe?

Check all that apply.

increased alertness

shallow, rapid breathing

a dazed look in the patient’s eyes

pale, cool, and clammy skin

Answer 1

Select:
- shallow, rapid breathing
- a dazed look in the patient’s eyes
- pale, cool, and clammy skin

Reason: Shock typically causes rapid, shallow respirations, altered mental status (confusion/dazed look) from poor cerebral perfusion, and pale, cool, clammy skin from peripheral vasoconstriction. Increased alertness is not a sign of shock.