Sepsis and shock

Question 1

Septic shock

Answer 1

Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection that damages its own tissues

Question 2

Distributive shock

Answer 2

A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both.

Question 3

cardiogenic shock

Answer 3

A state in which not enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as other conditions.

Question 4

hypovolemic shock

Answer 4

shock resulting from blood or fluid loss

Question 5

obstructive shock

Answer 5

Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body’s tissues.

Question 6

Shock Treatment

Answer 6

1. IV volume fluid replaement, blood products if hematocrit <30% or if blood loss has occured, inotrope support, vasoconstrictors (USE CAUTION)

Question 7

Anaphylaxis

Answer 7

a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.

Question 8

Septic shock treatment

Answer 8

Septic shock treatment

1. requires complex hospital management, including administration of antibiotics.
2. administering high-flow oxygen during transport.
3. Ventilatory support may be necessary to maintain adequate tidal volume.
4. Use blankets to conserve body heat.

Question 9

severe sepsis

Answer 9

decreased blood pressure and dysfunction of at least one organ

Question 10

a widened pulse pressure most likely indicate which one of the following conditions may have developed in a person?

Answer 10

There is evidence of sepsis - will vasodilate

Question 11

Type 1 respiratory failure is caused by which one of the following?

Answer 11

A low oxygen concentration in the blood and a normal or low carbon dioxide level

Question 12

type 2 respiratory failure

Answer 12

A low oxygen level and a raised carbon dioxide level

Question 13

Neuromuscular failure / depression can cause?

Answer 13

issues ventilating

Question 14

Which one of the following is common to all forms / causes of shock?

Answer 14

A reduction in the effective circulating volume of blood within the body

Question 15

Case study - has paracetamol which drops temp, oxygen and diastolic low

Answer 15

Sepsis

Question 16

Case study - issues after transplant

Answer 16

Graft vs Host disease

Question 17

Case study - Antibiotic-associated colitis

Answer 17

• Overgrowth of Clostridium difficile invades the intestinal lining & releases toxins that cause diarrhea, fever, & abdominal pain

Question 18

Intramuscular adrenaline, intravenous hydrocortisone and chlorphenamine are treatments used in which one of the following conditions?

Answer 18

Anaphylaxis - 0.5 milligram is max dose

Question 19

Tension pneumothorax is associated with which one of the following types of shock?

Answer 19

Obstructive

Question 20

problem with heart muscle seen in which type of shock?

Answer 20

Cardiogenic

Question 21

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors have one of the following effects on a person who develops shock? - major function of ACE inhibitor is to antagonize the effect ACE enzyme - vasodilate

Answer 21

They will have a reduced ability to vasoconstrict and as such will have a normal capillary refill time