{"id":9266,"date":"2026-02-23T00:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=9266"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T22:19:31","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-cardiogenic-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-cardiogenic-shock","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Cardiogenic shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-cardiogenic-shock\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-cardiogenic-shock\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-cardiogenic-shock\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-cardiogenic-shock\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Today\u2019s <strong>NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day<\/strong> focuses on <strong>cardiogenic shock<\/strong>. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the <strong>cardiovascular intensive care unit<\/strong> is assessing a patient who had a <strong>myocardial infarction (MI)<\/strong>. <strong>Which clinical finding(s) suggest(s) the patient is experiencing cardiogenic shock? <em>Select all that apply<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Weak, thready peripheral pulses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Blood pressure 76\/52 mm Hg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Respiratory rate 26\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Angioedema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) 58 mmHg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn with Osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDxHtjjCMbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Weak, thready peripheral pulses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> <strong>Weak, thready peripheral pulses<\/strong> are a <strong>clinical finding associated with cardiogenic shock<\/strong> as the <strong>heart is unable to effectively pump blood<\/strong> to supply the body\u2019s needs. As <strong>cardiac output decreases<\/strong>, the <strong>peripheral pulses weaken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Blood pressure 76\/52 mm Hg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> <strong>Hypotension<\/strong>, or <strong>decreased blood pressure<\/strong>, is a <strong>clinical finding associated with cardiogenic shock<\/strong> as the <strong>heart is unable to effectively pump blood<\/strong> to supply the body\u2019s needs. This causes <strong>decreased cardiac output<\/strong>, resulting in <strong>decreased blood pressure<\/strong>. <strong>Hypotension for adults<\/strong> is when blood pressure falls below <strong>90\/60 mm Hg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Respiratory rate 26\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> <strong>Tachypnea<\/strong>, or an <strong>increased respiratory rate<\/strong>, is a <strong>clinical finding associated with cardiogenic shock<\/strong>. During <strong>cardiogenic shock<\/strong>, the <strong>heart is unable to effectively pump blood<\/strong> to supply the body\u2019s needs. Eventually, blood begins to <strong>back up into the pulmonary circulation<\/strong>, resulting in <strong>pulmonary edema<\/strong> and <strong>impaired gas exchange<\/strong>, which further impairs <strong>oxygenation of tissues<\/strong>. To compensate, the <strong>heart rate and respirations increase<\/strong> in an attempt to improve <strong>oxygen delivery<\/strong> to the body. <strong>Tachypnea for adults<\/strong> is when the respiratory rate rises above <strong>20 breaths per minute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) 58 mmHg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> A <strong>MAP of 58 mmHg<\/strong> is a <strong>clinical finding associated with cardiogenic shock<\/strong>. <strong>MAP<\/strong> is the <strong>average pressure in one cardiac cycle<\/strong> and is a <strong>more accurate indicator of perfusion<\/strong> than blood pressure. The <strong>expected MAP for an adult patient<\/strong> is <strong>65 to 90 mmHg<\/strong>, so a <strong>MAP of 60 mmHg<\/strong> indicates <strong>decreased cardiac output<\/strong>, which occurs during <strong>cardiogenic shock<\/strong> as the <strong>heart is unable to effectively pump blood<\/strong> to supply the body\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse should use <strong>clinical judgment<\/strong> to recognize cues related to <strong>cardiogenic shock<\/strong> by identifying <strong>relevant and important information<\/strong> from different sources. <strong>Cardiogenic shock<\/strong> is a <strong>life-threatening condition<\/strong> where the <strong>heart is unable to effectively pump blood<\/strong> to supply the body\u2019s needs that can occur following conditions that cause <strong>myocardial dysfunction<\/strong>, like a <strong>myocardial infarction (MI)<\/strong> where <strong>ischemia<\/strong> results in <strong>death of the myocardium<\/strong>, or <strong>heart muscle<\/strong>. This <strong>impairs contractility<\/strong>, <strong>decreases stroke volume<\/strong>, and <strong>reduces cardiac output<\/strong>, leading to <strong>impaired tissue perfusion<\/strong> and <strong>decreased oxygen delivery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <strong>cardiac output decreases<\/strong>, <strong>hypotension<\/strong> occurs, <strong>peripheral pulses weaken<\/strong>, and the <strong>skin becomes cool and pale<\/strong> as blood is diverted to <strong>critical organs<\/strong>. The <strong>mean arterial pressure (MAP)<\/strong>, or the <strong>average pressure in one cardiac cycle<\/strong>, decreases, which indicates <strong>poor perfusion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, blood begins to <strong>back up into the pulmonary circulation<\/strong>, resulting in <strong>pulmonary edema<\/strong> and <strong>impaired gas exchange<\/strong>, which further impairs <strong>oxygenation of tissues<\/strong>. To compensate, the <strong>heart rate<\/strong> and <strong>respirations increase<\/strong> in an attempt to improve <strong>oxygen delivery<\/strong> to the body. Additionally, <strong>urinary output decreases<\/strong> as <strong>blood flow to the kidneys<\/strong> is reduced. <strong>Cardiogenic shock<\/strong> can result in <strong>severe hypoxia<\/strong>, <strong>multiple organ failure<\/strong>, and <strong>death<\/strong> if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Angioedema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> <strong>\u202fAngioedema<\/strong>, or <strong>swelling of the lips and tongue<\/strong>, is a clinical finding associated with anaphylactic shock rather than cardiogenic shock. <strong>Anaphylactic shock is circulatory failure that results from a severe systemic allergic reaction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Video_Case_Study_-_Cardiogenic_Shock\">Critical care case study &#8211; Cardiogenic shock: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Try <strong>Osmosis from Elsevier<\/strong> today! 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