Shock

Question 1

Inadequate Perfusion causes what complications?

Answer 1

-Systemic Acidosis
- thrombi may form
- cellular necrosis, results in mortality
In survivors, a degree of tissue injury may be irreversible, contributing to chronic morbidity

Question 2

What is a reduced force of cardiac contraction and stroke volume and therefore cardiac output and mean arterial pressure known as?

Answer 2

cardiogenic shock

Question 3

In cardiogenic shock, a compensatory increase in SVR results in what?

Answer 3

resulting in COOL, CLAMMY PERIPHERIES

Question 4

What may be prominent in obstructive shock?

Answer 4

raised Jugular Venous Pressure and Distended Neck Veins may

Question 5

What is Obstruction to cardiac outflow known as

Answer 5

obstructive shock

Question 6

Give 3 causes of obstructive shock.

Answer 6

pulmonary embolism
Tension pneumothorax
cardiac tamponade

Question 7

What happens to venous return in hypovolaemic shock?

Answer 7

Lower venous return to the heart

Question 8

What happens to force of cardiac contraction and Cardiac Output in hypovolaemic shock?

Answer 8

reduced

Question 9

2 main causes of hypovolaemic shock?

Answer 9

dehydration

haemorrhage

Question 10

What does this describe: Reduced Systemic Vascular Resistance due to Vasodilatation with WARM, RED PERIPHERIES?

Answer 10

Distributive shock