Chapter 13- Pschogenic Shock

Question 1

What is psychogenic shock?

Answer 1

A sudden reaction of the nervous system that produces a temporary generalized vasodilation

Question 2

The temporary generalized vasodilation dilation that occurs during psychogenic shock results in

Answer 2

syncope or fainting

Question 3

The fainting episode is ______ in the patient rouses soon after

Answer 3

temporary

Question 4

Syncope occurs

Answer 4

Syncope occurs when blood pools in the dilated vessels, reducing the blood supply to the brain

Question 5

as a result of blood pooling in the vessels rather than being supplied to the brain

Answer 5

The brain temporarily ceases to function normally, and the patient faints

Question 6

Syncope that is potentially life-threatening may be caused by events such as

Answer 6

Irregular heart beat or a brain aneurysm (a swelling, or enlargement of a part of an artery, resulting in a weakening of the arterial wall)

Question 7

The non-life-threatening events that cause syncope includes

Answer 7

receiving bad news, experiencing fear, or encountering an unpleasant site, such as blood

Question 8

patient experiencing syncope should receive

Answer 8

A full assessment