Obstructive shock

Question 1

What is obstructive shock?

Answer 1

Shock that occurs when blood cannot reach where it needs to go due to a physical blockage.

Question 2

What type of problem causes obstructive shock?

Answer 2

An obstruction that blocks normal blood flow.

Question 3

What lung condition can cause obstructive shock due to air buildup?

Answer 3

Pneumothorax (collapsed lung).

Question 4

What condition occurs when blood collects between the lung and chest wall?

Answer 4

Hemothorax.

Question 5

: What is cardiac tamponade?

Answer 5

A buildup of fluid or blood around the heart that prevents proper heart function.

Question 6

Where does fluid accumulate in cardiac tamponade?

Answer 6

In the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.

Question 7

What happens to the heart chambers during cardiac tamponade?

Answer 7

They cannot expand properly to fill with blood.

Question 8

What effect does cardiac tamponade have on stroke volume?

Answer 8

Stroke volume decreases.

Question 9

What effect does cardiac tamponade have on cardiac output?

Answer 9

Cardiac output drops.

Question 10

What happens to blood flow when the heart cannot fill properly?

Answer 10

Blood backs up in systemic circulation.

Question 11

What happens to lung blood supply in cardiac tamponade?

Answer 11

The lungs receive inadequate blood flow.