SHOCK

Question 1

hypovolemic shock

Answer 1

shock due to a decrease in circulating blood in the body system. This can be due to hemorrhage from an injury or into a body cavity. This can also happen due to a third-degree burn over a large part of the body.

Question 2

cardiogenic shock

Answer 2

this type of shock is due to the failure of the heart to adequately pump enough blood to supply the body. This is frequently due to a myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, or electrical conduction problems.

Question 3

septic shock

Answer 3

shock due to a massive bacterial infection in which toxins from the infection are realeased into the bloodstream.

Question 4

neurogenic shock

Answer 4

this type of shock occurs when vasodilatation occurs due to dysfunction or injury to the neurological system.

Question 5

anaphylactic shock

Answer 5

shock due to an allergic reaction from an allergen.