CHAPTER 12 Flashcards

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1
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The force or resistance against which the heart pumps

A

afterload

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Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction

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anaphylactic shock

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3
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An extreme, life-threatening, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure

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anaphylaxis

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4
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An abnormal enlargement of the wall of a blood vessel that results from weakening of the blood vessel

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aneurysm

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The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary activities of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion of food

A

autonomic nervous system

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A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions

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cardiogenic shock

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7
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The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss

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compensated shock

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A blue skin discoloration that is caused by a reduced level of oxygen to the blood

A

cyanosis

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9
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The late stage of shock when bloo pressure is falling

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decomensated shock

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10
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Loss of water from the tissues of the body

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dehydration

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11
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A condition that occurs when there is a widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both

A

distributive shock

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12
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The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissues, causing swelling of the affected area

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edema

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13
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A balance of all systems of the body

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homeostasis

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14
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A condition in which low blood volume, due to massive internal or external bleeding or extensive loss of body water, results in inadequate perfusion

A

hypovolemic shock

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15
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The ability of the heart muscle to contract

A

myocardial contractility

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16
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Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients with spinal cord injuries

A

neurogenic shock

17
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Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart of great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body’s tissues

A

obstructive shock

18
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The flow of blood through body tissues and vessels

A

perfusion

19
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A collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium

A

pericardial effusion

20
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The precontraction pressure in the hear as the volume blood builds up

A

preload

21
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Shock caused by a sudden, temporary reduction in blood supply to the brain that causes fainting (syncope)

A

psychogenic shock

22
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A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and travels to the blood vessels of the lung causing obstruction of blood flow

A

pulmonary emmbolism

23
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The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures

A

pulse pressure

24
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Developing a sensitivityto a substance that initially caused no allergic reaction

A

sensitization

25
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Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection

A

septic shock

26
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A fainting spell or transient loss of consciousness, often caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain

A

syncope