Shock EMT

The term "shock caused by infection" refers to a condition known as septic shock. This occurs when an infection in the body leads to a systemic inflammatory response, causing a drop in blood pressure and organ dysfunction. Septic shock is characterized by the presence of bacteria or other infectious agents in the bloodstream, triggering an overwhelming immune response. Neurogenic shock is caused by damage to the nervous system, anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction, and burn shock is a response to extensive burns. Therefore, the correct answer is septic.

The given options are categories of shock, except for "volume." Volume is not a category of shock because it does not refer to a specific type of shock. The other options - cardiogenic, obstruction, and distributive - are recognized categories of shock that involve different mechanisms and causes.

The stages of shock are categorized into four stages: compensatory, decompensatory, irreversible, and refractory. The basic stage is not one of the recognized stages of shock. This stage is not mentioned in any medical literature or textbooks as a stage of shock. Therefore, the correct answer is "basic."

When someone goes into shock because they are vomiting, the most likely cause is hypovolemic shock. Hypovolemic shock occurs when there is a significant loss of blood or fluid volume in the body, leading to a decrease in blood pressure and inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues. Vomiting can result in dehydration and fluid loss, causing a decrease in circulating blood volume and triggering hypovolemic shock.

Anaphylactic shock is a type of distributive shock. Distributive shock refers to a condition where there is a widespread dilation of blood vessels, leading to a decrease in blood pressure and inadequate blood flow to tissues. Anaphylactic shock occurs when a severe allergic reaction triggers the release of large amounts of histamine, causing blood vessels to dilate and leading to a drop in blood pressure. This fits the criteria of distributive shock, making anaphylactic shock the correct answer.

Decompensated shock is the correct answer because low blood pressure (low BP) and hypotension are symptoms of decompensated shock. In this stage of shock, the body's compensatory mechanisms are no longer able to maintain adequate blood flow to vital organs, leading to a drop in blood pressure. This stage is considered critical and requires immediate medical intervention to prevent irreversible damage. Compensated shock refers to the early stage where the body is still able to compensate for the decreased blood flow, while cariogenic shock refers specifically to shock caused by heart failure.

The most common AED rhythm is VFIB, which stands for ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening arrhythmia that occurs when the heart's ventricles quiver instead of pumping blood effectively. It can lead to cardiac arrest if not treated promptly. AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are designed to detect VFIB and deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. Prompt defibrillation is crucial in saving a person's life during a cardiac emergency.

The question is asking for the etiologies of shock, which are the causes or factors that can lead to shock. Shock is a condition characterized by inadequate blood flow to the organs and tissues, resulting in organ dysfunction. The options provided are inadequate RR (respiratory rate), inadequate volume, inadequate pump function, and inadequate vessel tone. Inadequate RR refers to respiratory rate, which is not a cause or factor that can lead to shock. Therefore, inadequate RR is the correct answer as it is not an etiology of shock.

A burn is an example of a nonhemorrhagic shock because it does not involve significant blood loss. Nonhemorrhagic shock refers to a condition where there is a decrease in blood volume or inadequate blood flow to the body's organs and tissues, but without significant bleeding. Burns can cause shock by causing fluid loss through damaged skin, leading to decreased blood volume and inadequate circulation.