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Septic Shock - ANSWER Widespread immune reaction to infection
Signs and Symptoms of Septic Shock - ANSWER Fever
Hypotension
Lactic acid
Types of Obstructive Shocks - ANSWER Pulmonary embolism
Cardiac tamponade
Tension pneumothorax
Dissecting aortic aneurysm
Obstructive Shock - ANSWER heart is prevented from pumping because of a
mechanical obstruction to blood flow
Distributive Shock - ANSWER abnormally expanded vascular space caused by
excessive vasodilation
Types of Distributive Shocks - ANSWER Anaphylaxis
Neurotrauma
Spinal Cord Trauma
Spinal Anesthesia
Sepsis
Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER Low CO = reduced oxygen delivery to tissues = higher
oxygen extraction = low SvO
reduced cardiac shock
Types of Cardiogenic Shocks - ANSWER Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Cardiomyopathy
Valvular heart disease
Ventricular rupture
Congenital heart defects
Papillary muscle rupture
Hypovolemic Shock - ANSWER Circulating blood volume is inadequate to perfect
tissues
Types of Hypovolemic Shocks - ANSWER Acute hemorrhage
, Dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea
Overuse of diuretics
Burns
Pancreatitis
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Which statement is true regarding asthma? - ANSWER It is characterized by airway
inflammation.
What describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with
bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of physical exertion? - ANSWER
Exerciseinduced
Which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma? - ANSWER Attacks are
often severe.
The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is - ANSWER smoking
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - ANSWER Increased
eosinophils
Destruction of bronchial walls from dilation of airway sacs is a result of - ANSWER
bronchiectasis
COPD type A is referred to as - ANSWER emphysema
Which statement regarding bronchiectasis is true? - ANSWER It is common in cystic
fibrosis
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis? - ANSWER It is the most common
genetic disease in the United States.
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis? -
ANSWER Mucous plugs
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by
causing - ANSWER bronchoconstriction
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema? - ANSWER Trapping of
air in the distal air sacs
Which are major obstructive airway diseases? (Select all that apply.)