Chapter 25 Bleeding And Shock

Front 1

arterial bleeding

Back 1

bleeding from an artery, which is characterized by bright red blood that is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control

Front 2

capillary bleeding

Back 2

bleeding from capillaries, which is characterized by a slow, oozing flow of blood

Front 3

cardiogenic shock

Back 3

shock, or lack of perfusion, brought on not by blood loss but by the heart's inadequate pumping action

often the result of a heart attack or congestive heart failure

Front 4

compensated shock

Back 4

when the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion

Front 5

decompensated shock

Back 5

when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion

late signs such as decreasing blood pressure become evident

Front 6

hemorrhage

Back 6

bleeding, especially severe bleeding

Front 7

hemorrhagic

Back 7

shock resulting from blood loss

Front 8

hemostatic agents

Back 8

substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding

Front 9

hypoperfusion

Back 9

the body's inability to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients

Front 10

hypovolemic shock

Back 10

shock resulting from blood or fluid loss

Front 11

neurogenic shock

Back 11

hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis (sometimes caused by spinal cord injuries) resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled

Front 12

perfusion

Back 12

the supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the body's cells and tissues as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries

Front 13

pressure dressing

Back 13

a bulky dressing held in position with a tightly wrapped bandage, which applies pressure to help control bleeding

Front 14

shock

Back 14

the body's inability to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients, which is a life-threatening condition

Front 15

tourniquet

Back 15

a device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity

Front 16

venous bleeding

Back 16

bleeding from a vein, which is characterized by dark red or maroon blood and a steady, easy to control flow