Which type of shock is seen in the early stages—that is, in which minimum perfusion is main-tained through actions of the body, such as increased heart rate?

The pelvis joins the spine at the:

A) sacrum. B) ischium. C) pubis. D) coccyx.

Your 23-year-old patient is seven months pregnant and has called 911 for vaginal bleeding. She reports that had bent down to pick up some toys and when she began bleeding. She says it is not painful but she is frightened by the gush of bright red blood. You should suspect:

A) placenta previa. B) a ruptured uterus. C) prolapsed cord. D) abruptio placenta.