Shock

Question 1

Hypovolemic shock

Answer 1

• Resulting from a loss of intravascular volume

Question 2

Cardiogenic shock

Answer 2

• Resulting from pump failure, due to a problem with myocardial contractility, heart rate or rhythm or valvular apparatus

Question 3

Obstructive shock

Answer 3

• Resulting from any impendence to flow in the major vessels

Question 4

Distributive shock

Answer 4

• Resulting from a loss of vasomotor tone in the areoles and the venules