NREMT Importance and Pathophysiology of Shock, Exam Review Questions/ Verified/

Importance and Pathophysiology of Shock, Exam Review Questions/ Verified/ 1 Q Define: Shock A Shock is defined as a state of hypoperfusion caused by failure or collapse of the cardiovascular system, whatever the cause. 2 Q Define: Homeostasis A Homeostasis is defined as the body’s continual effort to balance all of its systems. 3 Q Describe: Perfusion A Perfusion is described as blood passing through (circulating) the vessels or other normal tissues and/or organs 4 Q List: Causes of shock A Causes of shock: Decreased volume (volume) Cardiac or pump failure (pump) Decreased vessel function (container) 5 Q Tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, and pulmonary embolisms are what types of shock? A Obstructive Shock 6 Q List: Types of distributive shock A Types of distributive shoc