Chapter 1 - Shock: pathophysiology, diagnosis, tx Flashcards
Which of the following best describes the fundamental cause of shock?
A) Excessive oxygen in the bloodstream
B) Inadequate tissue perfusion
C) Overactive immune response
D) Excessive nutrient supply to cells
B) Inadequate tissue perfusion –> leads to energy and oxygen deprivation, release of cellular enzymes and accumulation of calcium and reactive oxygen species (ROS) (cellular injury and death) - leads to activation of inflammatory, coagulation and complement cascadesc - cellular injury and microvascular thrombosis + increased absorption of endotoxin and bacteria = SIRS
Hypovolemic shock is primarily caused by
A) Loss of vasomotor tone
B) Volume deficit due to blood loss or dehydration
C) Cardiac muscle failure
D) Obstruction of blood flow
B) Volume deficit due to blood loss or dehydration
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of distributive shock?
A) Septic shock
B) Neurogenic shock
C) Cardiogenic shock
D) Anaphylactic shock
C) Cardiogenic shock
Distributive shock or vasodilatory shock is a medical emergency where your body can’t get enough blood to your heart, brain and kidneys.
In compensated shock, which of the following mechanisms is NOT involved in restoring homeostasis?*
A) Increased sympathetic tone
B) Decreased heart rate
C) Vasoconstriction
D) Enhanced renal water reabsorptio
B) Decreased heart rate
The primary goal in treating hypovolemic shock is to:*
A) Increase heart rate
B) Restore tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery C) Decrease blood lactate levels
D) Increase blood viscosity
B) Restore tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery
What is the main reason for the rapid diffusion of isotonic crystalloids out of the vascular space?
A) High glucose content
B) High oxygen content
C) Low viscosity
D) Low oncotic pressure
D) Low oncotic pressure
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of hypertonic saline solution (HSS) in shock treatment?
A) Rapid expansion of intravascular volume
B) Prolonged intravascular retention
C) Reduction of endothelial cell volume
D) Blunting neutrophil activation
B) Prolonged intravascular retention
When assessing shock progression, capillary refill time (CRT) is:
A) Only prolonged in hypovolemic shock
B) Unaffected by vascular permeability
C) Useful if assessed over time
D) Always shortened in septic shock
C) Useful if assessed over time
Hypotensive resuscitation in shock is primarily aimed at:
A) Maximizing oxygen delivery
B) Preventing further blood loss in uncontrolled bleeding
C) Increasing the blood volume rapidly
D) Restoring blood pressure to normal values immediately
B) Preventing further blood loss in uncontrolled bleeding
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of early, hyperdynamic shock?
A) Tachycardia
B) Decreased pulse pressure
C) Mental agitation
D) Tachypnea
B) Decreased pulse pressure
What does shock result from?
A. Muscular distress
B. Physical injury
C. Inadequate tissue perfusion
D. Excessive blood loss
C. Inadequate tissue perfusion
What are the major factors affecting blood flow?
A. Brain function, liver function, kidney function
B. Circulating volume, cardiac pump function, vasomotor tone
C. Respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature
D. Muscle strength, bone density, skin integrity
B.Circulating volume, cardiac pump function, vasomotor tone
What is cardiac output (CO) determined by?
Stroke volume (SV)
What is myocardial contractility?
The rate of cross-bridge cycling between actin and myosin filaments within cardiomyocytes
Which of the following is a component of stroke volume?
A. Ventricular afterload
B. Blood plasma
C. White blood cell count
D. Platelet aggregatio
A. Ventricular afterload
What is the primary goal in treating shock?
To restore and maintain cardiac output
What is hypovolemic shock primarily caused by?
A volume deficit
What is the cause of cardiogenic shock?
Pump failure of the heart
What is a common cause of distributive shock?
Loss of vasomotor tone
What is the response of baroreceptors to a fall in blood pressure?
They increase sympathetic tone
How is obstructive shock primarily caused?
By obstruction of ventilation or cardiac output
How does renal perfusion decrease affect the body?
It stimulates production of renin
What happens during decompensated shock?
Ischemia and failure of compensatory mechanisms
What are the signs of Class I blood loss according to the American College of Surgeons?
No change in physical findings
What is the effect of moderate to severe hypovolemia on organ systems?
Preferential maintenance of cerebral and cardiac flow
What are clinical signs of Class II blood loss?
Tachycardia, tachypnea, and increased CO
What does an increase in renin secretion lead to?
Stimulation of angiotensin II production
What are the end results of decompensated shock?
Pooling of blood in peripheral tissue beds and organ failure
What is a clinical sign of Class IV shock?
Profound hypotension and circulatory collapse
What is the first step in restoring oxygen delivery in shock patients?
Fluid therapy
Which factor is most commonly the cause of decreased oxygen delivery in shock?
Decreased perfusion
What is the effect of administering large volumes of isotonic crystalloids?
Majority of the volume diffuses out of the vascular space
What is a negative impact of high volumes of crystalloids?
They trigger an inflammatory response
What does the Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommend for fluid therapy?
A. High-volume bolus crystalloid therapy
B. Lower-volume bolus crystalloid therapy
C. High-volume colloid therapy
D. No fluid therapy
Lower-volume bolus crystalloid therapy
What is the recommended approach for administering isotonic crystalloids for hypovolemic shock in equine practice?
A balanced fluid therapy approach
What are the primary components of commercially available isotonic crystalloids for horses?
A. Proteins and vitamins
B. Sodium and chloride
C. Calcium and potassium
D. Magnesium and bicarbonate
B. Sodium and chloride
What is the effect of hypertonic saline solution (HSS) on intravascular space?
A. Reduces it
B. Expands it by approximately twice the amount infused
C. Has no effect
D. Contracts it
B. Expands it by approximately twice the amount infused
What is the dosage for hypertonic saline solution?
A. 10-20 mL/kg
B. 20-30 mL kg
C. 2-4mL/kg
D. 1-2 mL/kg
C. 2-4 mL/kg = 1-2L for 500 kg horse 7.2%
FOLLOWED by isotonic crystalloid fluids 20mL/kg = 10 L fluids for 50 kgs horse in 30-60 minutes
What is a key benefit of colloids in fluid therapy?A. They are cheaper than crystalloids
B. They help retain water in the intravascular space
C. They provide necessary vitamins
D. They have no side effects
They help retain water in the intravascular space
What is the primary disadvantage of administering whole blood?
Its viscosity makes rapid infusion difficult
What is the dosage of the blood transfusion in the first 10-20 minutes?
0.3 mL/kg over 10-20 minutes
If horse HR, Tº, RR ok you can increment to 5mL/kg/hr
What should the choice of fluid therapy depend on?
A. The severity of shock
B. The availability of fluids
C. The preference of the veterinarian
D. The age of the horse
A. The severity of shock
In adult horses with hypovolemic shock, what is the estimated circulating blood volume?
A. 2-5% of total body weight
B. 7-9% of total body weight
C. 15-20% of total body weight
D. 25-30% of total body weight
B. 7-9% of total body weight
What is the initial crystalloid intravenous bolus recommended for an adult horse?
A. 5 mL/kg
B. 10 mL/kg
C. 20 mL/kg
D. 30 mL/kg
C. 20 mL/kg
Which medication is rarely used in standing adult horses in hypovolemic shock?
A. Vasopressors
B. Antibiotics
C. Antibiotics
D. Anti-inflammatory drugs
A. Vasopressors
What is the primary use of dobutamine in shock treatment?
A. To reduce heart rate
B. To improve oxygen delivery to tissues
C. To increase blood viscosity
D. To decrease blood pressure
B. To improve oxygen delivery to tissues
What effect does norepinephrine have in shock treatment?
A. It decreases cardiac contractility
B. It improves arterial pressure and urine outputC. It reduces vasoconstriction
D. It has no effect on shock
B. It improves arterial pressure and urine output
What is the role of vasopressin in shock treatment?
It acts as a powerful vasoconstrictor
What is an important consideration when using vasopressor therapy?
Close monitoring of urine output and blood pressure
What is a key sign of improved intravascular volume during fluid therapy?
Decreased heart rate and improved capillary refill time
What is a sensitive method to assess patients in early compensated shock?
Repetitive physical exams
What is usually prolonged in hypovolemic shock?
Capillary Refill Time (CRT)
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) assesses all except:
A. Cardiac function
B. Blood volume
C. Vascular resistance or tone
D. Kidney function
D. Kidney function
Normal CVP in standing horses is typically:
A. 3-6 mm Hg
B. 7-12 mm Hg
C. 13-18 mm Hg
D. 19-24 mm Hg
B. 7-12 mm Hg
Arterial blood pressure reflects:
A. Cardiac Output (CO) and total vascular resistance
B. Only CO
C. Only total vascular resistance
D. Neither CO nor total vascular resistance
A. Cardiac Output (CO) and total vascular resistance
In hypovolemic shock, urine output less than what suggests significant volume depletion?
A. 0.5 mL/kg/h
B. 1 mL/kg/h
C. 1.5 mL/kg/h
D. 2 mL/kg/h
A. 0.5 mL/kg/h
L-lactate is the end product of:
A. Aerobic metabolism of glucose
B. Anaerobic metabolism of glucose
C. Protein metabolism
D. Fat metabolism
B. Anaerobic metabolism of glucose
What does increased oxygen extraction ratio (O2ER) indicate?
A. Increased oxygen delivery
B. Decreased oxygen delivery
C. Normal oxygen delivery
D. Excessive oxygen delivery
B. Decreased oxygen delivery
Mixed venous partial pressure of oxygen (PvO2) falls in:A. High-perfusion states
B. Low-perfusion states
C. Normal-perfusion states
D. It remains constant regardless of perfusion
B. Low-perfusion states
Cardiac Output (CO) monitoring is essential in cases of:
A. Simple injuries
B. Expected response to initial resuscitation
C. Cases with complex diseases or multiple organ systems involved
D. Mild shock cases
C. Cases with complex diseases or multiple organ systems involved
What does prolonged or specific types of shock, like septic shock, do to cardiac function?
A. Improves it
B. Does not affect it
C. Deteriorates it
D. Stabilizes it
C. Deteriorates it
Transcutaneous 2D echocardiography is used for:
A. Noninvasive assessment and monitoring of the cardiovascular status
B. Invasive monitoring of heart rhythm
C. Direct measurement of arterial blood pressureD. Evaluating kidney function
A. Noninvasive assessment and monitoring of the cardiovascular status
Hypotensive resuscitation is recommended in:
A. Cases of uncontrolled bleeding
B. Stable patients without bleeding
C. Mild shock cases
D. All shock cases regardless of bleeding
A. Cases of uncontrolled bleeding
What is an important factor in predicting outcome in shock patients?
B. Lactate values and clearance
What does a “balanced resuscitation” plan focus on?
A. Aggressive fluid replacement
B. Goal-directed therapy in hypovolemic shock
C. Strictly limiting fluid intake
D. Use of vasopressors only
B. Goal-directed therapy in hypovolemic shock
The metabolic response to trauma is divided into which two phases?
A. Catabolic and anabolic
B. Ebb and flow
C. Acute and chronic
D. Initial and final
B. Ebb and flow
What is the typical initial response during the ebb phase after injury?
A. Increased blood flow
B. Hypovolemia and low flow
C. Hyperthermia
D. Elevated blood pressure
B. Hypovolemia and low flow
What triggers the stress response to trauma?
A. Only psychological responses
B. Tissue injury, hypovolemia, acidosis, shock, and psychological responses
C. Elevated blood sugar levels
D. Only physical injuries
B. Tissue injury, hypovolemia, acidosis, shock, and psychological responses