Which statement is true regarding shock?

• A. It can become life threatening if not treated
• B. It resolves without intervention
• C. It never affects blood pressure
• D. It is always caused by bleeding

Answer: (A)

Shock is a life-threatening condition where the circulatory system fails to deliver enough blood flow to the body's tissues. If not treated promptly, it can progress rapidly to organ failure and death. That’s why the statement that shock can become life-threatening if not treated is true. Shock often presents with signs of poor perfusion and can lead to a drop in blood pressure, so it does affect blood pressure and does not resolve on its own without intervention. It isn’t always caused by bleeding; other factors like heart problems, infection, allergic reactions, or spinal injuries can also trigger shock.