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Paramedic NREMT®

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Shock & Hemodynamics

Distributive Shock — Sepsis vs Anaphylaxis · L1

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

Patient with infection source, fever, warm flushed skin early, BP 92/58, HR 118, bounding pulses initially.

Select all findings suggesting early distributive (warm) shock physiology.