Question

A 22-year-old man is experiencing hypovolemic shock following a fight in which his carotid artery was cut with a broken bottle. Which immediate treatments are likely to most benefit the man?a. Infusion of vasodilators to foster perfusion and inotropes to improve heart contractility.b. Infusion of normal saline or Ringer's lactate to maintain the vascular space.c. Resolution of compensatory pulmonary edema and heart arrhythmias.d. Administration of oxygen and epinephrine to promote perfusion.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - option B.  

Explanation:

The carotid arteries are one of the major blood vessels in the neck that helps in the blood supply to essential body parts such as the brain, face, and neck. It is present on both sides of the neck right and left.

Hypovolemic shock is a life-threatening condition takes place when there is a loss of blood volume more than 20 % which could be lead to organ failure. So, infusion of normal saline or Ringer's lactate so it can maintain the vascular space.

Thus, the correct answer is - option B.