146 Questions
What is the primary consequence of impaired perfusion in cases of shock?
Cell and tissue death
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?
Inadequate functioning of the heart
Which of the following can cause destruction or inflammation of the heart muscle, leading to cardiogenic shock?
Heart attack
What is the result of the buildup of fluid in the affected area in cardiogenic shock?
Edema
What happens to the blood in the capillaries as a result of cardiogenic shock?
It backs up and accumulates in the alveoli
What is the effect of the heart's adaptation to muscular damage in cardiogenic shock?
It only occurs within certain limits
What is the effect of compression of the vena cava in a tension pneumothorax?
Reduced blood pressure
What is the characteristic sound of the affected side in a tension pneumothorax?
Absent lung sounds
What is the result of a massive pulmonary embolism?
Complete backup of blood in the right ventricle
What is the effect of a tension pneumothorax on the heart?
More difficulty pumping
What is the characteristic of a tension pneumothorax?
Air accumulation in the chest cavity with pressure on the heart and greater vessels
What is the result of obstructive shock due to a pulmonary embolism?
Catastrophic obstructive shock
What is the result of oxygen being unable to diffuse across the fluid-filled alveoli?
Tachypnea
What is the term for the muscular contraction of the heart moving blood through the vessels at distinct pressures?
Cardiac contraction
What is the volume of blood that the heart can pump per minute?
Cardiac output
What is the force, or resistance against which the heart pumps, known as?
Afterload
What is the term for the ability of the heart muscle to contract?
Myocardial contractility
What is the result of chronically high afterload in patients with hypertension?
Heart failure
What is the term for the condition where the ventricles are unable to fill with blood due to a large pericardial effusion?
Cardiac tamponade
What is the term for the collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
Pericardial effusion
What is the term for the signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade, which include jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and an narrowing pulse pressure?
Beck triad
What is the result of damage to the lung tissue, allowing air to escape into the chest cavity and causing the lung to collapse?
Tension pneumothorax
What is the primary mechanism by which the fight-or-flight response helps maintain blood pressure in vital organs?
By reducing blood flow to non-essential areas, such as the skin
What is the consequence of insufficient perfusion of organs and tissues in cases of shock?
Cells and tissues start to die
What is the role of the kidneys in the fight-or-flight response?
To reabsorb fluid into the bloodstream
What is the underlying cause of shock in all cases?
Insufficient perfusion of organs and tissues
What is the characteristic of the fight-or-flight response that leads to the signs and symptoms of shock?
Release of hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine
What is the outcome if the conditions causing shock are not promptly stopped and reversed?
Death
What is the primary cause of impaired tissue perfusion in shock?
All of the above
What is the result of the heart's inability to maintain sufficient output in cardiogenic shock?
Decreased cardiac output
What is the effect of increased preload on the heart muscle?
Increases the heart muscle's ability to contract
What is the characteristic of the sound heard during breathing in cases of cardiogenic shock?
Rales
What is the effect of muscle damage on the heart's ability to adapt in cardiogenic shock?
Decreases the heart's ability to adapt
What is the cause of the buildup of fluid in the alveoli in cardiogenic shock?
Backflow of blood from the pulmonary vessels
What is the term for the condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands?
Cardiogenic shock
What is the effect of a large pulmonary embolism on the heart?
Decreases the heart's output
What is the term for the ability of the heart muscle to contract?
Myocardial contractility
What is the result of the heart's adaptation to muscular damage in the early stages of cardiogenic shock?
Increased heart output
What is the major consequence of high afterload on the heart?
Decreased cardiac output due to overwork
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium?
Pericardial effusion
What is the primary effect of cardiac tamponade on the heart?
Impaired ventricular filling
Which of the following is NOT a sign of cardiac tamponade?
Increased pulse pressure
What is the primary mechanism of distributive shock in septic shock?
Widespread dilation of small arterioles and venules
What is the effect of neurogenic shock on the blood vessels below the level of spinal cord injury?
Dilation
What is the cause of the decreased blood return to the right side of the heart in a tension pneumothorax?
Compression of the vena cava
What is the term for shock that occurs due to insufficient volume of fluid in the circulatory system?
Hypovolemic shock
What is the result of a large pericardial effusion on the heart?
Impaired ventricular filling
What is the result of a massive pulmonary embolism on the heart?
Complete backup of blood in the right ventricle
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the shift of the mediastinum towards the uninjured side?
Tension pneumothorax
What is the effect of a pulmonary embolism on the heart?
Decreased cardiac output due to obstruction
What is the characteristic of anaphylactic shock?
Widespread dilation of blood vessels
What is the primary cause of distributive shock?
Widespread dilation of blood vessels
Which of the following is a characteristic of obstructive shock?
Impaired ventricular filling due to obstruction
What is the primary cause of decreased cardiac output in cardiogenic shock?
Decreased myocardial contractility
What is the effect of septic shock on the vascular system?
Vasodilation
What is the primary mechanism of neurogenic shock?
Disruption of the sympathetic nervous system
What is the term for shock that occurs due to obstruction of blood flow?
Obstructive shock
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?
Damage to the heart muscle
What is the characteristic of neurogenic shock that differentiates it from other types of shock?
Warm, normal skin
What is the most common cause of anaphylactic shock?
Injections of tetanus antitoxin
What is the primary cause of hypovolemic shock due to injuries involving bleeding?
Loss of fluid from the circulatory system
What is the late sign of anaphylactic shock?
Cyanosis
What is the effect of severe dehydration on the body?
Loss of fluid from the tissues
What is the characteristic of psychogenic shock?
Temporary and generalized vasodilation
What is the result of damage to the spinal cord in terms of blood vessels?
Vasodilation
What is the term for the stage of shock when the body can still compensate for blood loss?
Compensated shock
What is the primary consequence of impaired perfusion in anaphylactic shock?
Poor oxygenation and poor perfusion
What is the characteristic of anaphylactic shock in terms of blood loss?
No blood loss
What is the result of fluid leaking from the capillaries into the surrounding tissue in hypovolemic shock?
Decrease in intravascular plasma
What is the result of synaptic transmission failure in the autonomic nervous system?
Vasodilation
What is the effect of crushing injuries on the body?
Loss of blood and plasma from damaged vessels
What is the characteristic of fainting in psychogenic shock?
Temporary and reversible
What is the characteristic of neurogenic shock in terms of heart rate?
Normal heart rate
What is the outcome if the conditions causing shock are not promptly stopped and reversed?
Death
What is the primary cause of anaphylactic shock?
Sensitivity to a substance
What is the term for the signs and symptoms of shock that can become apparent as a patient progresses through them?
Shock progression
What is the characteristic of anaphylactic shock in terms of skin color?
Ashen or gray skin
What is the effect of hypovolemic shock on the circulatory system?
Decrease in blood pressure
What is a significant indication of shock that may be difficult to detect in dark-skinned people?
Paleness of the skin
What should you expect to occur in a patient who has any one of the following conditions: multiple severe fractures, abdominal or chest injury, spinal injury, severe infection, major heart attack, or anaphylaxis?
Shock
What is the benefit of frequently taking and recording vital signs and observing perfusion indicators?
It can reveal a pattern that may indicate the presence of evolving shock
What is the term for the stage of shock where the body's compensatory mechanisms are able to maintain blood pressure and perfusion?
Compensated shock
What is the significance of a narrowing pulse pressure in a patient with shock?
It is a sign of worsening cardiac function
What is the primary goal when treating a patient with suspected shock?
Treating the underlying cause of shock
What is the primary purpose of peripheral vasoconstriction in the fight-or-flight response?
To shunt blood to the vital organs
What is the result of inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues in shock?
Cell death and tissue damage
What is the role of the autonomic nervous system and hormones in the fight-or-flight response?
To cause the signs and symptoms of shock
What is the primary mechanism by which the fight-or-flight response helps to maintain blood pressure in vital organs?
Vasoconstriction in non-essential areas
What is the characteristic of the fight-or-flight response that leads to the signs and symptoms of shock?
Vasoconstriction in non-essential areas
What is the result of severe thermal burns on the body?
Fluid loss from the capillaries into the surrounding tissue
What is the primary mechanism of distributive shock in anaphylactic shock?
Widespread dilation of small arterioles
What is the outcome of compression of the vena cava and aorta in a tension pneumothorax?
Decreased cardiac output
What is the primary cause of hypovolemic shock?
Insufficient volume of fluid in the circulatory system
What is the result of neurogenic shock on the musculature of the blood vessels?
Dilation of the blood vessels
What is the characteristic of septic shock in terms of vessel permeability?
Increased vessel permeability
What is the effect of distributive shock on the circulatory system?
Pooling of blood in the vascular system
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?
Inability of the heart to pump enough blood
What is the characteristic of obstructive shock in terms of blood flow?
Decreased blood flow
What is the primary consequence of impaired perfusion in shock?
Organ dysfunction
What is the characteristic of hypovolemic shock in terms of blood volume?
Decreased blood volume
What is the primary factor that determines the heart's ability to contract in cardiogenic shock?
Myocardial contractility
What is the effect of increased preload on the heart?
Increased volume of blood within the ventricles
What is the term for the condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands?
Cardiogenic shock
What is the result of fluid buildup in the pulmonary tissue in cardiogenic shock?
Pulmonary edema
What is the primary effect of increased afterload on the heart?
Decreased cardiac output
What is the underlying cause of shock in all cases?
Impaired tissue perfusion
What is the result of a large pericardial effusion on the heart?
Impaired ventricular filling
What is the effect of cardiogenic shock on the capillaries?
Blood backs up in the capillaries
What is the characteristic of cardiac tamponade?
Impaired ventricular filling
What is the characteristic of distributive shock?
Excessive vasodilation
What is the cause of obstructive shock in a tension pneumothorax?
Air accumulation in the chest cavity
What is the effect of compression of the vena cava in a tension pneumothorax?
Reduced blood return to the right side of the heart
What is the result of the heart's adaptation to muscular damage in cardiogenic shock?
Temporary recovery of heart function
What is the characteristic of cardiac tamponade?
Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium
What is the result of chronically high afterload in patients with hypertension?
Heart failure
What is the primary consequence of impaired perfusion in cases of shock?
Organ dysfunction
What is the primary consequence of impaired perfusion in cardiogenic shock?
Organ and tissue damage
What is the effect of cardiac tamponade on the heart?
Impaired ventricular filling and decreased cardiac output
What is the characteristic of the Beck triad?
Jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and narrowing pulse pressure
What is the primary cause of obstructive shock?
Obstruction of blood flow
What is the primary characteristic of neurogenic shock that differentiates it from other types of shock?
Normal, warm skin
What is the most common cause of anaphylactic shock in ingestion?
Medication
What is the result of widespread vascular dilation in anaphylactic shock?
Poor oxygenation
What is the effect of spinal cord damage on the autonomic nervous system in neurogenic shock?
Loss of muscular tone in blood vessels
What is the significance of cyanosis in anaphylactic shock?
It is a late sign of anaphylactic shock
What is the primary mechanism of anaphylactic shock?
Vasodilation and increased permeability
What is the characteristic of skin findings in anaphylactic shock?
Flushed, itchy, or burning skin
What is the effect of anaphylactic shock on the circulatory system?
Widespread vascular dilation and poor oxygenation
What is the primary consequence of impaired perfusion in anaphylactic shock?
Poor oxygenation and organ dysfunction
What is the significance of urticaria in anaphylactic shock?
It is a skin finding that may indicate anaphylaxis
Which of the following conditions is likely to be accompanied by cyanosis about the lips?
Decompensated shock
What is the primary benefit of frequently taking and recording vital signs?
To monitor the progression of shock
What is the significance of a narrowing pulse pressure in a patient?
It indicates the patient is in a state of decompensated shock
What is the primary reason why dark-skinned people may not exhibit a significant indication of shock?
Because their skin pigmentation masks the signs of shock
Which of the following is a characteristic of shock that may be difficult to detect in dark-skinned people?
Pallor
Which of the following events can cause a sudden, temporary, and generalized vasodilation, resulting in fainting?
Bad news
What is the primary effect of fluid loss on the circulatory system in cases of hypovolemic shock?
Decreased blood pressure
What is the implication of a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or lower in an adult?
The patient is in a state of decompensated shock
Which of the following is a characteristic of the respiratory system in cases of hypovolemic shock?
Wheezing and dyspnea
What is the benefit of examining capillary refill and the mucous membranes inside the inner lower eyelid in a patient suspected of shock?
It gives a better indication of perfusion and shock status
What is the primary cause of circulatory shock in cases of severe thermal burns?
Intravascular plasma loss
Which of the following is a characteristic of the early stage of shock?
Compensated shock
What is the primary effect of inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues in cases of shock?
Tissue hypoxia and organ dysfunction
Which of the following is a characteristic of the late stage of shock?
Declining mental status
What is the primary consequence of uncontrolled shock?
Death
Which of the following is a characteristic of the progression of shock?
Increasing severity of signs and symptoms
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