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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of shock?

  • Stimulation of the inflammatory responses
  • Respiratory underperfusion
  • Decreased coagulation (correct)
  • Circulatory underperfusion
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of shock regardless of its underlying cause?

  • Increased coagulation
  • Stimulation of the inflammatory responses
  • Acute alteration of circulation (correct)
  • Respiratory underperfusion
  • Which of the following is a consequence of stimulation of the inflammatory responses in shock?

  • Circulatory underperfusion
  • Increased coagulation
  • Respiratory underperfusion
  • Multiple organ failure (correct)
  • Which of the following is a common manifestation of shock?

    <p>Decreased urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of shock?

    <p>Increased urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of shock?

    <p>Pale and clammy skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of abnormal tissue perfusion resulting in shock?

    <p>Failure of the heart to act as an effective pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of abnormal tissue perfusion resulting in shock?

    <p>Increased tissue oxygenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shock is characterized by low preload due to reduced intravascular volume?

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

    Which etiology is NOT commonly associated with cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Sepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shock is characterized by low systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hypovolaemic shock?

    <p>Pancreatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of non-hemorrhagic losses leading to hypovolaemic shock?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of hypovolaemic shock?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shock is characterized by low systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?

    <p>Neurogenic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Pulseless Electrical Activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of activation of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system in hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Increased glomerular filtration rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of impaired myocardial contractility in hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Inadequate oxygen delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the equation used to calculate blood pressure?

    <p>BP = CO × PVR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a compensatory response of the heart to low blood flow in vessels?

    <p>Increased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of impaired myocardial contractility in hypovolemic shock?

    <p>Myocardial ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of shock?

    <p>Cold, pale, or mottled extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Severe tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Poor organ perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of pulmonary edema in cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Build-up of blood in the venous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of impaired myocardial contractility in cardiogenic shock?

    <p>Low cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of distributive shock?

    <p>Hypotension and inadequate organ perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of neurogenic shock?

    <p>Adrenal insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of anaphylactic shock?

    <p>Severe bronchospasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of distributive shock?

    <p>Sepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a compensatory response of the heart to low blood flow in vessels?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of an increased difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

    <p>Bounding Pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can lead to obstructive shock?

    <p>Cardiac tamponade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the venous pressure in obstructive shock?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of obstructive shock in the brain?

    <p>Cerebral hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of obstructive shock?

    <p>Peripheral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of severe hemorrhage?

    <p>Decreased blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of shock resulting from the escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel?

    <p>Hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a negative-feedback mechanism that raises arterial blood pressure toward normal in response to a reduction in pressure?

    <p>Renal conservation of salt and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a compensatory response of the body to hemorrhage?

    <p>Reduced blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sympathetic activation in response to hemorrhage?

    <p>Decreased renal perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of increased sympathetic activity during the immediate compensatory response to hemorrhage?

    <p>Vasoconstriction of arterioles and veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released during the immediate compensatory response to hemorrhage and induces vasoconstriction?

    <p>Vasopressin (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is stimulated during the immediate compensatory response to hemorrhage and plays a role in increasing blood volume?

    <p>Renin-angiotensin system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary driving force for the use of autologous blood transfusion?

    <p>To reduce the risk of transmission of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net effect of reduced hydrostatic pressure in capillary (Pc) and increased oncotic pressure in tissues (πi) in haemorrhage?

    <p>Favors reabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to tissue hydrostatic pressure (Pi) in dehydration?

    <p>It is reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors favor the use of autologous blood transfusion?

    <p>Reduced risk of infection transmission and scarce resource protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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