Shock Flashcards
**what is shock
inadequate tissue perfusion resulting in cellular, metabolic and hemodynamic derangement’s
shock begins with
cardiovascular system failure
alterations in 1 of 4 components in shock, what are they
blood volume
myocardial contractility
blood flow
vascular resistance
shock is a life-threatening response to alterations in circulation, t or f
true
in shock there is an imbalance of
oxygen supply and demand
Shock results from
ineffective cardiac function, inadequate blood volume and vascular tone
what lab value will you always check with shock
lactate levels
impaired cellular metabolism leads to
impaired O2 use - anaerobic metabolism - increased lactate metabolic acidosis
stages of shock - stage 1
initiation
stages of shock - stage 2
compensatory
stages of shock - stage 3
progressive
stages of shock - stage 4
refractory
which stage of shock will be difficult to recognize
stage 1 (initiation)
clinical presentations in stage 1 of shock (initiation)
*decreased tissue oxygenation, hypo-perfusion,
may not see obvious clinical signs*
clinical presentations in stage 2 of shock (compensatory)
neural, endocrine, and chemical compensation* rapid, deep respiration's* narrowed pulse pressure* restlessness leading to confusion* oliguria (small amt of urine)* cool, moist skin
clinical presentations in stage 3 of shock (progressive)
anaerobic metabolism with lactic acidosis*
progressive tissue hypo-perfusion*
decreased BP*
lethargy to coma*
anuria (no urine output)
increased BUN, creatinine and potassium (kidneys aren’t working well)
absent bowel sounds
clinical presentations in stage 4 of shock (refractory)
severe tissue hypoxia w/necrosis and ischemia* worsening acidosis* severe hypotension despite vasopressors* multiple organ failure* acute respiratory failure SIRS/MODS
what is a first sign/clinical indicator that something might be going wrong
change in respiration’s
how does a nurse assess for adequate tissue perfusion
BP, urine output, pulse ox, skin temperature
nursing mgmt for shock
Nutritional support - early enteral feeding, increased metabolic needs
Skin integrity - increased risk for pressure ulcers, skin care
psychological support - end of life decision making, communication