Types of Shock

Question 1

Shock from the loss of whole blood from the intravascular space

Answer 1

hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock

Question 2

caused by the loss of fluid from the intravascular space ( diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, & urination)

Answer 2

nonhemorrhagic hypovolemic shock

Question 3

A form of nonhemorrhagic hypovolemic shock resulting from a burn injury

Answer 3

Burn shock

Question 4

This type of shock may interrupt the integrity of the capillaries & vessels & allow them to leak plasma & proteins

Answer 4

Burn shock

Question 5

Hydrostatic pressure exerts a

Answer 5

“push” effect

Question 6

Plasma oncotic pressure exerts a

Answer 6

“pull” effect

Question 7

Chemical mediators that are released cause massive systemic vasodilation. Also cause the capillaries to become very permeable and leak

Answer 7

Anaphylactic shock

Question 8

the medication of choice in an anaphylactic shock pt.

Answer 8

Epinephrine

Question 9

Shock that results from infection that releases bacteria or toxins in the blood causing the vessels throughout the body to dilate & become permeable

Answer 9

Septic shock

Question 10

Type of shock where the spinal cord in damaged causing the loss of sympathetic tone causing the vessels to dilate

Answer 10

Neurologic shock

Question 11

Shock that is most often due to an acute myocardial infraction(heart attack), CHF, abnormal cardiac rhythm, or drug overdose that depress the pumping function of the heart

Answer 11

Cardiogenic shock