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27 Cards in this Set
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The force or resistance which the heart pumps
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Anaphylactic Shock
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Severe shock caused by an allergic reaction to foreign protein or other substances
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Anaphylaxis
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An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign protein or other substances
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Aneurysm
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A swelling or enlargement of part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall
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Autonomic Nervous System
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The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and sweating
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Cardiogenic Shock
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Shock caused by inadequate funtion of the heart, or pump failure
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Compensated Shock
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The early stage of shock, in which the body can still compensate for blood loss
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Cyanosis
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Bluish color of the skin resulting from poor oxygenation of the circulating blood
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Decompensated Shock
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The late stage of shock when blood pressure is falling
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Dehydration
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Loss of water from the tissues of the body
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Distributive Shock
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A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both
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Edema
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The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in the body tissues, causing swelling of the affected area
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Homeostasis
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A balance of all systems of the body
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Hypothermia
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A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C), usually as a result of prolonged exposure to cool or freezing temperatures
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Hypovolemic Shock
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Shock caused by fluid or blood loss
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Irreversible Shock
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The final stage of shock, resulting in death
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Myocardial Contractility
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The ability of the heart muscle to contract
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Neurogenic Shock
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Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients with spinal cord injuries
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Obstructive Shock
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Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood flow in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the body's tissues
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Prefusion
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Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cells' current needs
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Preload
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The precontraction pressure in the heart as the volume of blood builds up
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Psychogenic Shock
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Shock caused by a sudden, temproary reduction in blood supply to the brain that causes fainting (syncope)
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Sensitization
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Developing a sensitivity to a substance that initially caused no allergic reaction
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Septic Shock
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Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial infection
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Shock
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A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its funtion; also called hypoperfusion
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Sphincters
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Circular muscles that encircle and, by contracting, constrict a duct, or opening.
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Syncope
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Fainting
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