Which item is listed as a sign or contributing factor related to shock?

• A. Fractures
• B. Burns
• C. Allergic reaction
• D. Sun exposure

Answer: (B)

Shock happens when tissues don’t receive enough blood flow, and severe fluid losses or tissue damage are common triggers. Burns are a key contributor because extensive burn injuries cause plasma and fluids to leak from the circulation into damaged tissues. This fluid shift reduces the amount of blood circulating to deliver oxygen, which can drive a person toward shock. That’s why burns are listed as a sign or contributing factor related to shock. Fractures can be part of trauma that leads to shock through bleeding, but burns are the specific factor highlighted for their direct fluid-loss effect; sun exposure alone isn’t a shock cause, and while allergic reactions can cause shock in some cases, burns are the item emphasized in this context.