Types of Shock
This type of shock is caused by blood loss.
What is hypovolemic shock?
Early shock often presents with this skin condition.
What is cool, pale, clammy skin?
This organ is most commonly associated with Kehr’s sign.
What is the spleen?
This is the first step in treating shock.
What is controlling bleeding?
This type of shock may present with warm, flushed skin early.
What is septic shock?
This type of shock is caused by the heart failing to pump effectively.
What is cardiogenic shock?
This vital sign increases early in shock.
What is heart rate (tachycardia)?
Kehr’s sign is pain felt in this location.
What is the left shoulder?
This position is commonly used for shock patients if no contraindications.
What is supine
This type of shock may present with bradycardia instead of tachycardia.
What is neurogenic shock?
This type of shock is caused by severe allergic reaction.
What is anaphylactic shock?
This mental status change is common in shock.
What is altered mental status?
This type of bleeding cannot be seen externally.
What is internal bleeding?
This is given to improve oxygen delivery to tissues.
What is high-flow oxygen?
This condition involves air trapping and pressure on the heart causing shock.
What is tension pneumothorax?
This type of shock is caused by infection.
What is septic shock?
This blood pressure change is considered a late sign of shock.
What is hypotension?
This abdominal finding may indicate internal bleeding.
What is abdominal distention?
This should be done to prevent heat loss in shock patients.
What is keeping the patient warm?
This condition involves fluid buildup around the heart causing shock.
What is cardiac tamponade?
This type of shock is caused by loss of nervous system control of blood vessels.
What is neurogenic shock?
This is a classic sign of poor perfusion seen in shock.
What is delayed capillary refill?
This injury can cause massive internal bleeding and lead to shock.
What is a pelvic fracture?
This type of transport is required for most shock patients.
What is rapid transport?
This sign indicates internal bleeding from a splenic injury.
What is Kehr’s sign?