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Chapter 10 - Shock Flashcards

1
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Define Shock

A

Failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate blood flow to tissues

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Define Shock

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Failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate blood flow to tissues

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What is cardiac output?

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The volume of blood pumped out of the heart each minute.

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What is stroke volume?

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The volume of blood pumped out of the heat’s left ventricle each contraction.

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What is tachycardia?

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A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in an adult.

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What is tachypnea?

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Respirations greater than 20 breaths per minute in adults.

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What is compensated shock?

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When the body is compensating for the shock and perfusing blood to tissues.

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What is decompensated shock?

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When the body can no longer compensate for the shock and the body’s systems begin to fail.

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What are the four types of shock?

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  1. Hypovolemic Shock
  2. Cardiogenic Shock
  3. Distributive Shock
  4. Obstructive Shock
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What is Hypovolemic Shock?

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Decrease in circulating blood volume.

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What is Cardiogenic Shock?

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When the heart cannot adequately pump blood.

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What is Distributive Shock?

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When blood vessels lose thier ability to constrict and maintain Bp.

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What are the three kinds of distributive shock?

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  1. Septic Shock - systemic infection
  2. Anaphylactic Shock - severe allergy
  3. Neurogenic Shock - Disruption in the nervous system.
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What is Obstructive Shock?

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SOme type of blockage prevents blood from reaching vital organs.

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What is a tension pneumothorax?

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When air enters the pleural space putting pressure on the heart and lungs.

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What is cardiac output?

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The volume of blood pumped out of the heart each minute.

17
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What is stroke volume?

A

The volume of blood pumped out of the heat’s left ventricle each contraction.

18
Q

What is tachycardia?

A

A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in an adult.

19
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What is tachypnea?

A

Respirations greater than 20 breaths per minute in adults.

20
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What is compensated shock?

A

When the body is compensating for the shock and perfusing blood to tissues.

21
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What is decompensated shock?

A

When the body can no longer compensate for the shock and the body’s systems begin to fail.

22
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What are the four types of shock?

A
  1. Hypovolemic Shock
  2. Cardiogenic Shock
  3. Distributive Shock
  4. Obstructive Shock
23
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What is Hypovolemic Shock?

A

Decrease in circulating blood volume.

24
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What is Cardiogenic Shock?

A

When the heart cannot adequately pump blood.

25
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What is Distributive Shock?

A

When blood vessels lose thier ability to constrict and maintain Bp.

26
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What are the three kinds of distributive shock?

A
  1. Septic Shock - systemic infection
  2. Anaphylactic Shock - severe allergy
  3. Neurogenic Shock - Disruption in the nervous system.
27
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What is Obstructive Shock?

A

SOme type of blockage prevents blood from reaching vital organs.

28
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What is a tension pneumothorax?

A

When air enters the pleural space putting pressure on the heart and lungs.

29
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What is a pericardial tamponade?

A

When fluid accumulates in the pericardium.

30
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What is a pulmonary embolism?

A

When a blood clot becomes stuck in and blocks a pulmonary artery.

31
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What are the signs and symptoms of Shock?

A

tachycardia, hypotension (later), tachypnea, pale, cool, diaphoretic skin, altered mental status, restlessness or combativeness, thirst, weakness, and nausea.

32
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What is the treatment for shock?

A
  1. Assess and correct ABCDs
  2. CPR if needed
  3. Administer high-flow oxygen @ 15 LPM
  4. Elevate feet 8-12 inches

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