How this exercise works
Select all clinical findings that match the shock type presented — hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, or obstructive. Multiple findings may apply.
Fundamental concept
Distinguishing hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive shock by clinical findings and capillary refill patterns.
Read: Shock States & Hemodynamic Profiles →Scenario
Anterior STEMI patient: BP 82/48, cool extremities, bibasilar crackles, HR 102, SpO₂ 91%.
Select all findings consistent with cardiogenic shock.