Chapter 13 Shock

Question 1

The force or resistance against which the heart pumps

Answer 1

Afterload

Question 2

Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction

Answer 2

Anaphylactic shock

Question 3

Extreme life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure

Answer 3

Anaphylaxis

Question 4

The swelling or enlargement of a part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall

Answer 4

Aneurysm

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Autonomic nervous system

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Cardiac tamponade

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Cardiogenic shock

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Compensated shock

Question 9

A blue skin discoloration that is caused by reduced level of oxygen in the blood, although paleness, or a decrease in blood flow can be difficult to detect and dark skin people. It may be observed by examining mucous membranes inside the inner lower eyelid and capillary refill on general observation the patient may appear action or gray

Answer 9

Cyanosis

Question 10

Complete state of shock when blood pressure is falling

Answer 10

Decompensated shock

Question 11

Loss of water from the tissues of the body

Answer 11

Dehydration

Question 12

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

Answer 12

 Distributive shock

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Edema

Question 14

A balance of all systems of the body

Answer 14

Homeostasis

Question 15

A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95 Fahrenheit, 35°C

Answer 15

Hypothermia

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Hypovolemic shock

Question 17

A condition defined by the inability to successfully achieve resuscitation, regardless of the methods employed

Answer 17

Irreversible shock

Question 18

The ability of the heart muscle to contract

Answer 18

Myocardial contractility

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Neurogenic shock

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Obstructive shock

Question 21

The flow of blood through the body, tissues and vessels

Answer 21

Perfusion

Question 22

A collection of fluid between the pericardial, sac and myocardium

Answer 22

Pericardial effusion

Question 23

The pre-contraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood built-up

Answer 23

Preload

Question 24

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

Answer 24

 Psychogenic shock

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Pulmonary embolism

Question 26

The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure’s

Answer 26

Pulse pressure

Question 27

Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially cause no allergic reaction

Answer 27

Sensitization

Question 28

Shock caused by severe infection usually a bacterial infection

Answer 28

Septic shock

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Shock

Question 30

Muscles that in circle and buy contracting, construct a duct, tube or opening

Answer 30

Sphincters

Question 31

A fainting spell or transient loss of consciousness

Answer 31

Syncope