Shocks Flashcards
What is shock?
A critical condition resulting from inadequate blood flow to the body’s tissues.
Name the four main types of shock.
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Distributive, and Obstructive shock.
True or False: Hypovolemic shock is caused by a decrease in blood volume.
True
What type of shock results from heart failure?
Cardiogenic shock.
Fill in the blank: Distributive shock includes _____ shock.
Septic, neurogenic, and anaphylactic shock.
What is the primary nursing management for a patient in shock?
To restore adequate tissue perfusion.
List one common diagnostic tool used to assess shock.
Blood pressure monitoring.
What vital sign changes are commonly observed in shock?
Hypotension and tachycardia.
True or False: Pharmacologic management of shock may include vasopressors.
True
What is the initial fluid resuscitation recommendation for hypovolemic shock?
Administer 1-2 liters of isotonic saline.
Name a common medication used in cardiogenic shock.
Dobutamine.
What is the purpose of assessing capillary refill in shock patients?
To evaluate peripheral perfusion.
Short answer: What is an important nursing intervention for a patient in shock?
Position the patient appropriately, often in a supine position.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of shock? A) Septic B) Neurogenic C) Anemia D) Hypovolemic
C) Anemia
What is the role of lactate levels in shock assessment?
To evaluate tissue hypoperfusion.
Fill in the blank: The _____ scale is used to assess the severity of shock.
Shock Index.
True or False: Patients in shock may present with altered mental status.
True
What type of shock is characterized by widespread vasodilation?
Distributive shock.
Short answer: What is a key sign of septic shock?
Fever or hypothermia.
What is the primary goal of pharmacologic therapy in shock?
To restore hemodynamic stability.
Name one assessment tool used to identify shock.
The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a symptom of shock? A) Bradycardia B) Hypoxia C) Hypertension D) Increased urine output
B) Hypoxia
Fill in the blank: Anaphylactic shock is a type of _____ shock.
Distributive
What is the significance of urine output in shock assessment?
It indicates renal perfusion and overall fluid status.
True or False: Administering oxygen is a priority in the management of shock.
True
What is the role of early goal-directed therapy in managing sepsis-induced shock?
To improve outcomes by optimizing hemodynamic parameters.
