🔍 Key Concepts

• Shock affects circulation, breathing, and mental status • Think about how the body reacts when it is not getting enough oxygen and blood flow • Recognize patterns: skin signs, breathing pattern, and level of consciousness are often grouped together

💭 Think About

• For each choice (A, B, C), ask yourself: Is this commonly taught as a classic sign of shock in basic first aid or medical training? • Consider whether shock would make a person more alert or more confused mentally. • Think about whether shock usually makes the skin warm and dry or cold and clammy.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether cold and clammy skin is associated with poor circulation in shock. • Verify whether rapid, shallow breathing is a typical response when the body is trying to compensate for low oxygen delivery. • Verify whether changes in mental status (such as confusion) are recognized as common signs of shock.