Chapter 12: Shock Flashcards
the force or resistance against which the heart pumps
afterload
severe shock caused by an allergic reaction
anaphylactic shock
an unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign protein or other substances
anaphylaxis
a swelling or enlargement or a part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall
aneurysm
the part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and sweating
autonomic nervous system
shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure
cardiogenic shock
the early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss
compensated shock
bluish color of the skin resulting from poor oxygenation of the circulating blood
cyanosis
the late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling
decompensated shock
loss of water from the tissues of the body
dehydration
A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both
distributive shock
the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissues, causing swelling of the affected area
edema
a balance of all systems of the body
homeostasis
shock caused by fluid or blood loss
hypovolemic shock
the final stage of shock, resulting in death
irreversible shock
