Shock

Question 1

Cardiogenic shock
(Pump failure)

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Obstructive shock
(Pump failure)

Answer 2

Shock that 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.

Question 3

Tension pneumothorax
(Pump failure)

Answer 3

An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity that progressively increase pressure in the chest and that interferes with cardiac function, with potentially fatal results.

Question 4

Cardiac tamponade
(Pump failure)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Pulmonary embolism
(Pump failure)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Distributive shock
(Poor vessel function)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Septic shock
(Poor vessel function)

Answer 7

Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection.

Question 8

Neurogenic shock
(Poor vessel function)

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

Anaphylactic shock
(Poor vessel function)

Answer 9

Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction.

Question 10

Psychogenic shock
(Poor vessel function)

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Hypovolemic shock
(Low fluid volume)

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Hemorrhagic shock
(Low fluid volume)

Answer 12

Stroke that occurs as a result of bleeding inside the brain.

Question 13

Nonhemorrhagic shock
(Low fluid volume)

Answer 13

Stroke that occurs as a. result of inadequate perfusion due to fluid loss, vascular dysfunction, or impaired heart function. If not treated promptly , it can lead to organ failure and death.

Question 14

Irreversible Shock

Answer 14

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