Understanding Shock

John, a 65-year-old man, suddenly collapses at a family gathering. The doctor suspects cardiogenic shock. What does this mean?

• A. John's heart has failed, causing shock

• B. John has had a severe allergic reaction, causing shock

• C. John has a bacterial infection, causing shock

• D. John has experienced trauma or bleeding, causing shock

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following is an example of obstructive shock?

• A. Pulmonary embolism

• B. Myocardial infarction

• C. Sepsis

• D. Neurogenic shock

What is the main characteristic of distributive shock?

• A. Abnormal vasodilation

• B. Obstruction of blood flow

• C. Loss of body fluids

• D. Failure of the heart as a pump

Which of the following is a common cause of sepsis?

• A. Heart failure

• B. Allergic reaction

• C. Bacterial infection

• D. Severe dehydration

You are a doctor and a patient comes in with symptoms of difficulty breathing, skin rash, and a sudden drop in blood pressure. You suspect it might be anaphylaxis. What is anaphylaxis?

• A. Bacteria in the blood

• B. Abnormal vasodilation

• C. Allergic reaction affecting multiple body systems

• D. Shock caused by trauma or bleeding

What does neurogenic shock involve?

• A. Brain and spinal cord

• B. Heart failure

• C. Obstruction of blood flow

• D. Loss of body fluids

What are the main causes of hypovolemic shock?

• A. Severe burns and excessive sweating

• B. Bleeding and severe dehydration

• C. Allergic reaction and bacterial infection

• D. Heart failure and obstruction of blood flow

Which type of shock is characterized by the heart failing as a pump?

• A. Cardiogenic shock

• B. Obstructive shock

• C. Distributive shock

• D. Hypovolemic shock

What is a common cause of distributive shock?

• A. Severe allergic reaction

• B. Heart attack

• C. Dehydration

• D. Blood clot

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Hypovolemic Shock

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(b) Cardiogenic Shock

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(c) Obstructive Shock

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(d) Distributive Shock

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