MFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 4 of 30
Shock is best defined as:
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Direct Answer
Option D: 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.
All Options
A
Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the lungs
B
Inadequate amount of insulin
C
Inadequate elimination of waste products from the body
D
Inadequate circulation to the body's tissues
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
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.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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