Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Which of the following is a risk factor for hypovolemic shock?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hemorrhage is a primary cause of hypovolemic shock, as it reduces circulating blood volume. Antigen-antibody reactions cause anaphylactic shock, gram-negative bacteria cause septic shock, and vasodilation is a feature of distributive shock.