30 Questions
What is the primary function of blood vessels in the body?
To control the flow of blood by constricting and dilating
What happens when blood vessels lose their ability to constrict?
A decrease in blood pressure
In distributive shock, what happens to the capacity of the vascular system?
It increases
What is another term used for relative hypovolemic shock?
Psychogenic Shock
What causes psychogenic shock?
Emotional stress
What happens to blood circulation in psychogenic shock?
Blood pools in the extremities
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?
Heart problems
Which type of shock occurs when something physically obstructs the heart from filling or emptying effectively?
Obstructive shock
What causes septic shock?
Severe infection
What distinguishes anaphylactic shock from other types of shock?
Fluid leeches out of blood vessels
Which type of shock results from a rapid loss of blood due to hemorrhaging?
Hemorrhagic shock
What is the cause of obstructive shock?
Physical obstruction to heart function
What type of shock is neurogenic shock classified as?
Distributive shock
During compensated shock, what happens to the body's blood vessels?
They constrict
Which of the following is a characteristic of the decompensated stage of shock?
Increased capillary refill time
Why does a patient's skin become pale and cool during compensated shock?
Reduced blood circulation to skin
What effect does respiration have during compensated shock?
Increases to maintain oxygen level
What is the general term for shock resulting from an insufficient volume of blood circulating in the body?
Hypovolemic shock
Which position is sometimes referred to as the Trendelenburg position or shock position?
Supine position with feet elevated
What is not indicated for a patient if they have experienced trauma putting stress on the cardiovascular system?
Elevating the feet
What are common symptoms when the body's compensatory mechanisms fail and tissues begin to become hypoxic?
Slow, shallow, and irregular respiration
What is a potential consequence of decreased oxygen flow to the brain during shock?
Dilated pupils
What is a characteristic of irreversible shock according to the text?
Blood pooling in vital organs
How can you help a patient in shock maintain a normal body temperature?
Keep them covered with blankets
What is the final outcome of the body's attempt to compensate for severe blood loss?
Death
Which organ stops functioning effectively due to hypoxia in a person experiencing shock?
Brain
What should be provided to a patient experiencing shock to address the underlying hypoxia?
High-flow supplemental oxygen
What happens to the patient when cardiac arrest occurs?
Pulse becomes chaotic
Why is it important to rapidly transport a patient showing signs of shock to an advanced care facility?
To slow the progression of shock
What type of shock is caused by severe infections creating poisons in the body?
Septic shock
Test your knowledge on neurogenic shock, a form of distributive shock related to the nervous system's inability to control blood vessel constriction. Learn about the stages of shock: compensated, decompensated, and irreversible. Explore the causes, symptoms, and management of neurogenic shock.
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