Question 7 (part 2) · LEK · Shock

Please, match the following categories of shock to the diagnoses of medical conditions.

1) hypovolemic a) adrenal insufficiency.
2) cardiogenic b) cardiac tamponade.
3) distribution c) cardiomyopathy.
4) obstructive d) sepsis.
5) toxic/metabolic e) diabetic ketoacidosis.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1a,2b,3d,4c,5e.
  2. B. 1e,2b,3d,4a,5c.
  3. C. 1e,2c,3d,4b,5a.
  4. D. 1d,2c,3a,4e,5b.
  5. E. 1a,2b,3e,4d,5c.
Hint

Classify by mechanism: fluid loss, pump failure, vasodilation, mechanical obstruction, and endocrine or metabolic causes.

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