Acute & Complex Care: Exam 2 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers
Shock What occurs when perfusion of cells and O2 delivery is inadequate? Myocardial, Valve, & Dysrhythmia-related issues What causes cardiogenic shock? Hemorrhage and other fluid losses (vomitting, diarrhea, diaphoresis, intakeoutput, third spacing) What causes hypovolemic shock? Allergies What causes anaphylactic shock? Sepsis & Neurogenic-related issues (infection & injury to spinal cord/brain) What causes distributive shock? Embolism, Tamponade, & Valve Stenosis What causes obstructive shock? Absolute When fluid leaves the body its considered what kind of fluid loss? Relative When fluid is no longer in the bloodstream but still somewhere in the body its considered what kind of fluid loss? b, c, e; Skin is cool and BP is decreased Which are signs and symptoms of shock? Select all that apply. a) Warm, moist skin b) Altered mentation c) Anxiety d) Increased BP and weak, thready pulses e) Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Hypotension, & Decreased pulse pressure (40) When an individual is in shock, what changes in their vital signs will occur? 40 What's considered normal pulse pressure? Poor heart function (heart failure) What is the underlying cause of low pulse pressure (40)?
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