Shock Chpt. 10

Question 1

The force or resistance against which the heart pumps

Answer 1

Afterload

Question 2

Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction

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Anaphylactic shock

Question 3

An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign protein or other substances

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Anaphylaxis

Question 4

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

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Aneurysm

Question 5

The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and sweating

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Autonomic nervous system

Question 6

Shock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure.

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Cardiogenic shock

Question 7

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

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Compensated Shock

Question 8

Bluish color of the skin resulting from poor oxygenation of the circulation blood

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Cyanosis

Question 9

The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling

Answer 9

Decompensated shock

Question 10

Loss of water from the tissues of the body.

Answer 10

Dehydration

Question 11

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

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Distributive shock

Question 12

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

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Edema

Question 13

A balance of all systems of the body.

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Homeostasis

Question 14

A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C), usually as a result of prolonged exposure to cool or freezing temperatures.

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Hypothermia

Question 15

Shock caused by fluid or blood loss.

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Hypovolmic Shock

Question 16

The final stage of shock, resulting in death

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Irreversible Shcok

Question 17

The ability of the heart muscle to contract.

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Mycardial contractility

Question 18

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 18

Neurogenic shock

Question 19

Shock 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.

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obstructive shock

Question 20

Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells’ current needs.

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Perfusion

Question 21

The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood of blood builds up.

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Preload

Question 22

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

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Psychogenic shock

Question 23

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

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Sensitization

Question 24

Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection.

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Septic shock

Question 25

A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also called hypoperfusion.

Answer 25

Shock

Question 26

circular muscles that encircle and, by contracting, constrict a duct, tube, or opening.

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Sphincters

Question 27

Fainting

Answer 27

Syncope