Question 1
A patient in the ICU has a cardiac index of 2.0 L/min/m2, CVP of 18 mmHg, SVR of 1800 dyn·s/cm5, and cool extremities. Which type of shock is most consistent with this hemodynamic profile?
Correct Answer:
Cardiogenic shock
Question 2
Which finding best distinguishes distributive shock from hypovolemic shock on bedside hemodynamic assessment?
Correct Answer:
Low systemic vascular resistance with warm extremities
Question 3
According to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021 1-hour bundle, which of the following is required for a patient with septic shock and lactate of 5 mmol/L?
Correct Answer:
30 mL/kg IV crystalloid plus broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour
Question 4
A patient with septic shock remains hypotensive (MAP 58 mmHg) on norepinephrine 0.5 mcg/kg/min. What is the next most appropriate step per SSC 2021?
Correct Answer:
Add vasopressin 0.03 U/min
Question 5
A patient with septic shock on norepinephrine 0.6 mcg/kg/min and vasopressin 0.03 U/min remains hypotensive. When should hydrocortisone 200 mg/day be started per SSC 2021?
Correct Answer:
When norepinephrine ≥0.25 mcg/kg/min has been required for at least 4 hours
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