Asked by rebkekah
Shock occurs when the body...
Has too much oxygen
Does not get enough blood flow
Is dehydrated after exercise
Has a fever
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Correct answer: Does not get enough blood flow.
Explanation: Shock is a life-threatening state of inadequate tissue perfusion — organs and tissues don’t receive enough blood and oxygen. Causes include severe blood loss (hypovolemic), heart pump failure (cardiogenic), widespread vasodilation (distributive, e.g., septic), or obstruction to blood flow.
Notes:
- "Has too much oxygen" is incorrect.
- "Is dehydrated after exercise" can sometimes lead to hypovolemic shock if severe fluid loss occurs, but dehydration alone is not the definition of shock.
- "Has a fever" is not shock (though sepsis with fever can cause distributive shock).
If you suspect someone is in shock (pale/cold/clammy skin, weak/rapid pulse, low blood pressure, confusion, rapid breathing), call emergency services immediately.
Explanation: Shock is a life-threatening state of inadequate tissue perfusion — organs and tissues don’t receive enough blood and oxygen. Causes include severe blood loss (hypovolemic), heart pump failure (cardiogenic), widespread vasodilation (distributive, e.g., septic), or obstruction to blood flow.
Notes:
- "Has too much oxygen" is incorrect.
- "Is dehydrated after exercise" can sometimes lead to hypovolemic shock if severe fluid loss occurs, but dehydration alone is not the definition of shock.
- "Has a fever" is not shock (though sepsis with fever can cause distributive shock).
If you suspect someone is in shock (pale/cold/clammy skin, weak/rapid pulse, low blood pressure, confusion, rapid breathing), call emergency services immediately.
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