Shock (Not on study guide)

Question 1

The state of collapse and failure of the cardiovascular system is called

Answer 1

hypoperfusion shock

Question 2

Shock can be caused by

Answer 2

Bleeding, respiratory failure, acute allergic reactions and overwhelming infection.

Question 3

Inadequate function of the heart is

Answer 3

Cardiogenic shock

Question 4

The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells is (also known as swelling)

Answer 4

Edema

Question 5

Conditions that result in mechanical obstruction of the cardiac muscle is cause

Answer 5

Obstructive shock

Question 6

Damage to the lung tissue allowing air to escape is

Answer 6

Tension pneumothorax

Question 7

Widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both is called

Answer 7

Distributive shock

Question 8

The form of distributive shock that occurs as a result of severe infections resulting in cellular permeability is called

Answer 8

Septic shock

Question 9

The type of distributive shock where there is damage to the spinal cord

Answer 9

Neurogenic shock

Question 10

The distributive shock that occurs when a person violently reacts to a substance to which he or she has been sensitized

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Anaphylactic shock

Question 11

The type of distributive shock that has a sudden reaction in the nervous system that causes a temporary generalized vascular dilation, resulting in feinting

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Psychogenic shock

Question 12

The shock that occurs when there is an inadequate amount of fluid (such as blood) in the system

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Hypovolemic shock

Question 13

Early stage of shock is called (still compensating for blood loss)

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Compensated shock

Question 14

The last stage of shock is called (commonly as falling blood pressure)

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Decompensated shock

Question 15

Treatment for psychogenic (fainting) shock

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• Vitals- AVPU

Question 16

Treatment for shock should always include

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• Keep warm- Manage airway- Oxygen- Position of comfort- Rapid transport