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Chapter 13: Shock Flashcards

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The force or resistance against which the heart pumps.

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Afterload

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Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction.

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Anaphylactic Shock

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An extreme, life-threatened, systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure.

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Anaphylaxis

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A swelling or enlargement of a part of an artery from weakening of the arterial wall.

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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.

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Autonomic Nervous System

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Compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or other fluid in the pericardial sac, leading to decreased cardiac output.

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Cardiac Tamponade

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A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by the low output of blood from the heart.

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Cardiogenic Shock

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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 in the blood. On general observation, the patient may appear ashen or gray.

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Cyanosis

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The late stage of shock when the blood pressure is falling.

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Decompensated Shock

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Loss of water from the tissues of the body.

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Dehydration

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A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venues, or both.

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Distributive Shock

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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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A balance of all systems of the body.

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Homeostasis

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A condition in which the internal body temp falls below 95º F (35º C).

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Hypothermia

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Shock caused by fluid or blood loss.

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Hypovolemic Shock

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The ability of the heart muscle to contract.

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Myocardial Contractility

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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.

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Neurogenic Shock

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

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Obstructive Shock

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The flow of blood through body tissues and vessels.

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Perfusion

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

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Pericardial Effusion

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The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds up.

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Preload

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Shock caused by a sudden, temporary reduction in the blood supply to the brain that causes fainting.

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Psychogenic Shock

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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.

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Pulmonary Embolism

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The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

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Pulse Pressure

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Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic reactions.

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Sensitization

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Shock caused by severe infection, usually by bacteria.

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Septic Shock

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A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular function; also called hypoperfusion.

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Shock

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Muscles that encircle and, by contracting, constrict a duct, tube, or opening.

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Sphincters

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A fainting spell or transient loss of consciousness.

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Syncope

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