2020 P1 Q92
Q1. All of the following are clinical features of hypovolemic shock EXCEPT:
- Cold clammy skin
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Oliguria
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 30
2023 P1 Q17
Q2. The most common cause of shock in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is:
- hypovolemic shock resulting from third space loss
- septic shock resulting from infected pancreatic necrosis
- cardiogenic shock resulting from SIRS
- abdominal compartment syndrome
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 211
2024 P2 Q39
Q3. Distributive shock is described by which of the following patterns of cardiovascular responses?
1. Vasodilation
2. Reduced peripheral vascular resistance
3. Inadequate ‘afterload’
4. Low cardiac output
Select the correct answer using the code:
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 332
2024 P2 Q40
Q4. The best measure of organ perfusion and the best monitor of adequacy of shock therapy is:
- central venous pressure
- pulmonary wedge pressure
- urine output
- restoring blood pressure/pulse vital parameters
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 332
2021 P1 Q97
Q5. A 10-year-old girl is diagnosed with dengue fever. She has abdominal pain and persistent vomiting. Examination reveals normal blood pressure, but the hematocrit is found to be increased. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial fluid management?
- Ringer lactate @ 3 mL/kg/hour
- Ringer lactate @ 5 mL/kg/hour
- Ringer lactate @ 7 mL/kg/hour
- Ringer lactate @ 10 mL/kg/hour
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 97
