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The patients body withdraws the blood into the centre of the body for the vital organs - away from the skin - which makes the skin look pale.

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Shock victim may have cool and pale?

One of the signs and symptoms of a shock victim is that they are usually cool and pale. It is usually important to take them to a place where there is free circulation of air.


A shock victim may have cool and pale what?

Cool, pale skin is a common symptom of shock. This is due to decreased blood flow to the skin as the body redirects blood to vital organs. It's important to seek medical attention if someone shows signs of shock.


As you prepare to treat an accident victim for shock, you realize that the signs and symptoms can follow a logical progression over time Which of the following is a late sign/symptom of shock?

pale cool skinThere is NO real question asked in the above run-on sentence. Please rephrase the question.- Pale cool skin- Confused and disoriented behavior


How does shock affect on the skin?

pale


Why is important that no once touches the victim when administering a shock with an aed?

So the electric currents from the AED do not transfer from the victim to yourself, thus, you yourself becoming a victim of shock if exposed to the currents.


What will happen if you touch a person while the AED is delivering a shock?

The person touching the victim will also receive an electric shock (not as powerful as the victim but a shock none the less).


What might happen if you touch the victim when AED is delivering a shock?

If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.


Why must a rescuer clear the victim prior to pushing the shock buttom on an AED?

So no other person but the victim gets the shock.


What is the most important step for treating shock victim's?

Keep the victim warm. If his face is red raise his head. If his face is pale raise his tail. Also don't ever give a person who is in shock food or water!! The best way to treat shock is to treat the injury or illness.


What can be vacant and shallow when a victim is in shock?

breathing


You can move an unresponsive victim if you need to?

You can move an unresponsive victim if you need to...


What are symptoms of delayed shock?

Pale skin, low blood pressure