Shock Flashcards
1
Q
Define “hemorrhagic shock”
A
Severe hemorrhage leading to a decreased organ perfusion that is inadequate to meet the metabolic needs of cells
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3
Q
The baroreceptors travel down CNIX & CNX to _____ (part of hypothalamus)
A
Medullary nucleus tractus solitarius
4
Q
3 effects of sympathetic system to increase blood pressure
A
- venous constriction
- peripheral ateriole constriction
- increase heartrate
5
Q
5 things that an ABG measures
A
- pH
- pCO2
- pO2
- HCO3
- O2 saturation
