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Question 1.
shock

Correct Answer: what is the term for multisystem failure that is a
life-threatening condition in which tissue perfusion is inadequate to deliver
oxygen & nutrients to support cellular function


Question 2.
60

Correct Answer: a MAP < _____ indicates poor perfusion to the kidneys, heart,
brain


Question 3.
hypoperfusion of tissues, hypermetabolism, activation of inflammatory response

Correct Answer: what 3 things are common in all types of shock


Question 4.
hypovolemia

Correct Answer: what is a shock state resulting from decreased intravascular
volume due to fluid loss


Question 5.
cardiogenic

Correct Answer: what is a shock state resulting from impairment or failure of
the myocardium


Question 6.
obstructive

Correct Answer: what is a shock state resulting from obstruction in heart, great
vessels; caused by an obstruction of blood flow through the cardiovascular
circuit


Question 7.
obstructive

Correct Answer: a PE, cardiac tamponade, and tension pneumothorax can all
cause what type of shock


Question 8.
distributive

, Correct Answer: what type of shock results from widespread vasodilation and
decreased SVR


Question 9.
septic, neurogenic, anaphylactic

Correct Answer: what are the 3 types of distributive shock


Question 10.
septic

Correct Answer: what is a circulatory shock state resulting from acute infection


Question 11.
neurogenic

Correct Answer: what is a shock state resulting from loss of sympathetic tone


Question 12.
anaphylactic

Correct Answer: what is a circulatory shock state resulting from severe allergic
reaction producing acute systemic vasodilation


Question 13.
early/initial, compensatory, decompensated/progressive, irreversible/refractory

Correct Answer: what are the stages of shock


Question 14.
early/initial

Correct Answer: the following describes what stage of shock - MAP decreases,
BP decreases - body will try to compensate - SNS will increase HR - increase in
CO - peripheral vasoconstriction - adequate perfusion


Question 15.
compensatory

Correct Answer: the following describes what stage of shock - MAP decreases,
blood volume decreases - SNS releases epinephrine & norepinephrinen - body
shunts blood from skin, kidneys, GI tract, resulting in cool/clammy skin,
hypoactive BS, decreased UO - vasodilation to heart & skeletal muscles cause
increased HR - vasodilation to respiratory system causes increase in RR -
acidosis occurs from anaerobic metabolism - decreased blood flow to kidneys -
confusion may occur


Question 16.
compensatory respiratory alkalolis

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