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What is the primary function of blood vessels in the body?

  • To regulate body temperature
  • To control the flow of blood by constricting and dilating (correct)
  • To produce red blood cells
  • To store excess blood volume

What happens when blood vessels lose their ability to constrict?

  • No change in blood pressure
  • An increase in blood pressure
  • Formation of blood clots
  • A decrease in blood pressure (correct)

In distributive shock, what happens to the capacity of the vascular system?

  • It decreases
  • It remains the same
  • It narrows
  • It increases (correct)

What is another term used for relative hypovolemic shock?

<p>Psychogenic Shock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes psychogenic shock?

<p>Emotional stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood circulation in psychogenic shock?

<p>Blood pools in the extremities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?

<p>Heart problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shock occurs when something physically obstructs the heart from filling or emptying effectively?

<p>Obstructive shock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes septic shock?

<p>Severe infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes anaphylactic shock from other types of shock?

<p>Fluid leeches out of blood vessels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shock results from a rapid loss of blood due to hemorrhaging?

<p>Hemorrhagic shock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of obstructive shock?

<p>Physical obstruction to heart function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of shock is neurogenic shock classified as?

<p>Distributive shock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During compensated shock, what happens to the body's blood vessels?

<p>They constrict (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the decompensated stage of shock?

<p>Increased capillary refill time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a patient's skin become pale and cool during compensated shock?

<p>Reduced blood circulation to skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does respiration have during compensated shock?

<p>Increases to maintain oxygen level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for shock resulting from an insufficient volume of blood circulating in the body?

<p>Hypovolemic shock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position is sometimes referred to as the Trendelenburg position or shock position?

<p>Supine position with feet elevated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not indicated for a patient if they have experienced trauma putting stress on the cardiovascular system?

<p>Elevating the feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms when the body's compensatory mechanisms fail and tissues begin to become hypoxic?

<p>Slow, shallow, and irregular respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of decreased oxygen flow to the brain during shock?

<p>Dilated pupils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of irreversible shock according to the text?

<p>Blood pooling in vital organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you help a patient in shock maintain a normal body temperature?

<p>Keep them covered with blankets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final outcome of the body's attempt to compensate for severe blood loss?

<p>Death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ stops functioning effectively due to hypoxia in a person experiencing shock?

<p>Brain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided to a patient experiencing shock to address the underlying hypoxia?

<p>High-flow supplemental oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the patient when cardiac arrest occurs?

<p>Pulse becomes chaotic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to rapidly transport a patient showing signs of shock to an advanced care facility?

<p>To slow the progression of shock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of shock is caused by severe infections creating poisons in the body?

<p>Septic shock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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