Circulatory Shock: Types and Pathophysiology

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What is circulatory shock?

An acute failure of the circulatory system to supply the peripheral tissues and organs with an adequate blood supply (correct)

A type of neurogenic disorder

A type of cardiac disease

A specific disease

What is the cellular response to shock?

Increased blood pressure and heart rate

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Increased blood flow to the brain

Hypoperfusion of organs and tissues, insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients for cellular function (correct)

What is neurogenic shock caused by?

Vasospasm

Blood loss

Spinal cord and brain injuries, trauma, and hypoglycemia (correct)

Cardiac failure

What is the primary factor that maintenance of proper blood circulation depends on?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of CNS hypoxia due to shock?

Generalized muscle weakness Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of shock on the heart?

It becomes weak Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of hypovolemic shock?

Blood loss from trauma or surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in lung tissue leading to respiratory distress syndrome?

Shock lung Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of neurogenic shock?

Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of acute renal failure due to shock?

Oliguria Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of shock, where even correcting hemodynamic defects is not possible?

Irreversible stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?

Myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of skin in patients with septic shock?

Warm and flushed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of anaphylactic shock?

Antigen-antibody reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe shock caused by toxins released from damaged tissue?

Toxic shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the common symptom of hypovolemic and cardiogenic shock?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of pulse in patients with hypovolemic and cardiogenic shock?

Weak and rapid Signup and view all the answers

Circulatory Shock: Types and Pathophysiology

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