Chapter 11

Question 1

Anaphylactic shock

Answer 1

Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction

Question 2

Aneurysm

Answer 2

Swelling of an artery resulting in a weakened arterial wall

Question 3

Autonomic nervous system

Answer 3

Nervous system that regulates involuntary activities

Question 4

Cardiac tamponade

Answer 4

Pressure of the heart resulting from build up of blood on the pericardial sac

Question 5

Cardiogenic shock

Answer 5

Not enough O2 is being delivered to body tissues. Caused by low output of blood to the heart.

Question 6

Compensated shock

Answer 6

Early stage of shock body can compensate for blood loss

Question 7

Decompensated shock

Answer 7

Late stage of shock when blood pressure is dropping

Question 8

Distributive shock

Answer 8

Widespread dilation of the small arterioles , small venules or both

Question 9

Hypovolemic shock

Answer 9

Shock caused by fluid or blood loss

Question 10

Neurogenic shock

Answer 10

Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation

Question 11

Obstructive shock

Answer 11

Shock that occurs when there is a block to the blood flow of the heart or great vessels causing insufficient blood supply to the body’s tissue

Question 12

Perfusion

Answer 12

The flow of blood through body tissues and vessels

Question 13

Psychogenic shock

Answer 13

Shock caused by a sudden empires reduction in blood supply to the brain that causes fainting

Question 14

Syncope

Answer 14

Fainting

Question 15

Pulmonary embolism

Answer 15

Blood clot in the heart causing obstructed blood flow

Question 16

Pulse pressure

Answer 16

Difference between systolic and diastolic pressures

Question 17

Septic shock

Answer 17

Shock caused by severe infections usually a bacterial infection

Question 18

Shock

Answer 18

Hypoprofusion

Question 19

Epidemic

Answer 19

New cases of a disease exceed the number expected of cases