Key Diagnoses with S&S

Question 1

General early signs of shock

Answer 1

• pale, cool and clammy skin
• rapid HR/pulse
• rapid RR

Question 2

General late signs of shock

Answer 2

• low BP
• AMS/ALOC
• weak or absent pulse
• dilate pupils
• slowed RR

Question 3

General treatment for shock

Answer 3

• provide high-flow oxygen via NRB or BVM
• keep patient warm with blanket
• rapid transport

Question 4

Cardiogenic shock

Answer 4

-inadequate function of the heart/pump failure

Question 5

Distributive shock

Answer 5

-widespread dilation of small arterioles/venules causing blood to pool in the expanded vascular beds
- decreased tissue perfusion

Question 6

Septic shock

Answer 6

result of severe infections

Question 7

Neurogenic shock

Answer 7

-all vessels cut off from nerve impulses will dilate causing blood to pool
-usually the result of spinal cord injury

Question 8

Hypovolemic shock

Answer 8

inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the circulatory system

Question 9

Compensated shock

Answer 9

early stage ; body can still compensate for blood loss

Question 10

Decompensated shock

Answer 10

late stage ; blood pressure is falling

Question 11

Breathing signs of anaphylactic shock

Answer 11

• wheezing (lower airway narrowing)
• stridor (upper airway blockage)
• dyspnea