In Class 3 hypovolemic shock, blood volume lost is between which percent?

In Class 3 hypovolemic shock, blood volume lost is between which percent?

• A. 15-30%
• B. 5-15%
• C. 30-40%
• D. 40%

Answer: (C)

Grading hypovolemic shock by percent blood loss helps you anticipate how the body will respond and what treatment is needed. Class III corresponds to a blood volume loss of about 30-40%. At this level, the patient typically shows marked tachycardia, falling blood pressure, mental status changes, rapid breathing, and reduced urine output, indicating significant circulatory compromise but not the most extreme stage. Smaller losses (5-15% and 15-30%) produce milder symptoms, while losses greater than 40% define the most severe category. So 30-40% is the range that fits Class III.

Grading hypovolemic shock by percent blood loss helps you anticipate how the body will respond and what treatment is needed. Class III corresponds to a blood volume loss of about 30-40%. At this level, the patient typically shows marked tachycardia, falling blood pressure, mental status changes, rapid breathing, and reduced urine output, indicating significant circulatory compromise but not the most extreme stage. Smaller losses (5-15% and 15-30%) produce milder symptoms, while losses greater than 40% define the most severe category. So 30-40% is the range that fits Class III.