Ch 19: Recognition and Care of Shock Flashcards
The term hypovolemic means:
a. slow bleeding
b. low fluid volume
c. high fluid volume
d. low pressure
b. low fluid volume
Shock occurs when there is not enough ___________ (___________) , the pump (heart) fails, or the tubing (vessels) dilate abnormally, or there is something obstructing the output of blood from the heart.
a. fluid, blood
b. fluid, liquid
c. energy, fuel
d. tissue, cells
b. fluid, liquid
If injuries do not prevent it, which is appropriate care for a patient in shock
a. keep patient in supine position
b. Use passive cooling
c. Decrease the blood pressure
d. Give the patient something to eat and drink
a. keep patient in supine position
Which type of shock is seen in the early stages; that is, in which minimum perfusion is maintained through actions of the body, such as increased heart rate?
a. Decompensated
b. Obstructive
c. Compensated
d. Distributed
c. Compensated
The appropriate position for a patient who has signs and symptoms of shock is a position.
a. sitting
b. prone
c. Fowler’s
d. supine
d. supine
The consistent delivery of adequate oxygen to the cells is called:
a. circulation.
b. perfusion.
c. contusion.
d. hypoxation.
a. circulation.
The type of shock caused by a failure of the heart is referred to as:
a. hypovolemic.
b. distributive.
c. blood loss.
d. cardiogenic.
d. cardiogenic.
Which organ is particularly sensitive to an inadequate supply of oxygen arid may, as a result, cause the patient to exhibit such signs as restlessness and anxiety?
a. The heart
b. The lungs
c. The brain
d. The liver
c. The brain
A sign of the late stages of shock, in which the body can no longer compensate, is:
a. drop in blood pressure.
b. a significant rise in pulse.
c. very rapid respirations.
d. incontinence.
a. drop in blood pressure.
Syncope is also called ________:
a. Blood pressure
b. Capillary
c. Lymphatic node
d. Fainting
d. Fainting
