Types of Shock
Pathophysiology
Management & Treatment
Signs & Symptoms
Mixed Bag
100

This type of shock occurs when the heart fails to pump effectively.

Cardiogenic

100

This is the main problem in hypovolemic shock.

Decreased preload / circulating volume

100

Broad-spectrum antibiotics should be given within this timeframe after recognition of septic shock.

What is one hour?

100

Warm, flushed skin may be seen in this type of shock.

What is Septic Shock?

100

A motor vehicle accident with massive blood loss is most likely to cause this type of shock

What is hypovolemic shock?

200

This type of shock occurs when blood volume is too low

Hypovolemic

200

In cardiogenic shock, this cardiac output measurement decreases

Stroke volume/cardiac output

200

This is the first-line medication for treating anaphylactic shock.

What is epinephrine?

200

Crackles in the lungs, weak pulse, cool, clammy skin, hypotension, and pulmonary congestion are common in this type of shock.

What is Cardiogenic?

200

A myocardial infarction is the most common cause of this type of shock.

What is cardiogenic shock?

300

A spinal cord injury above T6 can lead to this type of shock.

Neurogenic

300

Widespread vasodilation and loss of vascular tone describe this shock

Neurogenic

300

Mechanical support devices like intra-aortic balloon pump may be required in this shock.

Cardiogenic

300

A hallmark symptom of neurogenic shock is this vital sign change

What is Bradycardia?

300

Pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or indwelling catheters can lead to this life-threatening type of shock.

What is septic shock?

400

This type of shock is caused by a physical obstruction to blood flow

Obstructive

400

SIRS criteria require abnormalities in how many of the 4 vital sign/lab categories?

2

400

The first step in treating hypovolemic shock.

Replace fluids

400

MODS often begins with failure of this organ system

What is Respiratory?

400

In this stage of shock, organ damage is severe and unresponsive to treatment, often leading to death.

What is the refractory stage of shock?

500

This type of shock is triggered by overwhelming infection

Septic

500

MODS is the progressive dysfunction of this many organ systems

2 or more

500

In obstructive shock due to tension pneumothorax, this immediate intervention is needed

Needle decompression / chest tube

500

This type of shock may present with a low apical heart rate, such as 48 beats per minute, due to loss of sympathetic nervous system stimulation

What is neurogenic shock?

500

This stage of shock is characterized by a shift from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism, causing lactic acid buildup.

What is the initial stage of shock?