Lecturio - Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolic Disease, and Shock

Disseminated intravascular coagulation is most frequently seen in which of the

following types of malignancies?
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

Which of the following is most frequently reduced during disseminated

intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Platelet count
Which of the following types of infections is most common cause of sepsis-
induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Bacterial

Which of the following statements about shock is NOT true?

Distributive shock causes an increase in systemic vascular resistance.

Which of the following changes is NOT seen in hypovolemic shock with

compensation?

Decreased systemic vascular resistance

Which of the following statements regarding shock is INCORRECT?

Absolute blood pressure values are used to define the shock state.

Which of the following may cause a pulmonary fat embolism?

Fracture of the long bones

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for pulmonary embolism

Alcoholism

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor to pulmonary emboli?

Decreased elasticity of vessel wall