Question 4 of 30
Shock is best defined as:
A
A) Inadequate circulation to the body's tissues
B
B) Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the lungs
C
C) Inadequate elimination of waste products from the body
D
D) Inadequate amount of insulin
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Inadequate circulation to the body's tissues.
Shock is defined as a critical failure of the circulatory system to provide adequate oxygenated blood to the body's tissues. If left untreated, this leads to cellular hypoxia, organ dysfunction, and eventual cardiac arrest.