Chapter 13-Septic Shock

Question 1

septic shock occurs as a result of

Answer 1

Severe infections usually bacterial in which toxins or poisons are generated by the bacteria

Question 2

in this condition, the toxins damage the vessel wall causing

Answer 2

Increased cellular permeability, which basically allows more substances to pass through the cell membrane

Question 3

The vessel walls leak and become unable to

Answer 3

Constrict well

Question 4

widespread dilation of the vessels in combination with plasma loss through injured vessel walls results in

Answer 4

Shock

Question 5

septic shock is a complex problem.what happens first?

Answer 5

As a result of septic shock, there is insufficient volume of fluid in the container because plasma has leaked out of the vessels

Question 6

what term is used to define insufficient fluid in the container?

Answer 6

Hypovolemia

Question 7

what is a second thing that happens in septic shock?

Answer 7

The fluid that has leaked out often collects in the alveoli interfering with respiration

Question 8

What is the third thing that happens in septic shock?

Answer 8

Vasodilation leads to a larger than normal vascular volume.

The increase in space combined with a decrease in fluid volume leads to shock