Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) classification system of hemorrhagic shock?
A. Class I shock is equivalent to voluntary blood donation
B. In Class II shock there will be evidence of change in vital signs with tachycardia, tachypnea and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure
C. Class III hemorrhage can usually be managed by simple administration of crystalloid solution
D. Class IV hemorrhage involves loss of over 40% of blood volume loss and can be classified as life-threatening
Answer:A
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) classification system of hemorrhagic shock?
A. Class I shock is equivalent to voluntary blood donation B. In Class II shock there will be evidence of change in vital signs with tachycardia, tachypnea and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure C. Class III hemorrhage can usually be managed by simple administration of crystalloid solution D. Class IV hemorrhage involves loss of over 40% of blood volume loss and can be classified as life-threatening