Chapter 13- Treating Cradiogenc Shock

Question 1

Cardiogenic shock
The patient who is in shock as a result of a heart attack, simply cannot

Answer 1

Generate the necessary contraction to pump blood through the circulatory system

Question 2

keep in mind that _____ will aggravate cardiogenic shock

Answer 2

chronic lung disease

Question 3

usually patient with cardiogenic shot do not have a _____ but they may have_____

Answer 3

injury
chest pain

Question 4

Patients who are in cardiogenic shock should not receive which medication and why not

Answer 4

patients in cardiogenic shock should not receive nitroglycerin because by definition they are hypotensive

Question 5

In addition to low blood pressure, other signs of cardiogenic shock include

Answer 5

A weak irregular pulse
Cyanosis about the lips and under the fingernails
Anxiety
Nausea

Question 6

treatment of cardiogenic shock should begin by

Answer 6

Treatment of cardiogenic shock should begin by placing the patient in a position in which breathing is easiest, and you can administer high flow oxygen

Question 7

be ready to assist in ventilation as necessary and have a _____ nearby in case the patient vomits

Answer 7

suction

Question 8

provide prompt transport to the ED and contact ____ as soon as possible or consider a meet up in route to the hospital if available

Answer 8

ALS

Question 9

If a patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary and heart disease, this means that oxygenation of blood passing through the lungs is impaired

Answer 9

True

Question 10

because fluid is collecting the lungs the patient is often able to breathe better in what position

Answer 10

Sitting or semi sitting position