Types and Causes of Shock Quiz

Test your knowledge on various types of shock & their causes with these questions on hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, anaphylactic shock & more.

#1

What is the most common cause of hypovolemic shock?

Severe allergic reaction
Loss of blood or fluids
Heart failure
Infection
#2

What is the primary characteristic of anaphylactic shock?

Severe pain
Rapid heartbeat
Extreme fatigue
Allergic reaction
#3

What is the primary cause of hemorrhagic shock?

Heart failure
Excessive bleeding
Infection
Neurological impairment
#4

What is the main characteristic of cardiogenic shock?

Low blood pressure
Rapid heartbeat
Excessive bleeding
Impaired consciousness
#5

What is the primary cause of traumatic shock?

Heart failure
Severe allergic reaction
Physical injury or trauma
Infection
#6

Which type of shock is characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure due to an infection?

Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Septic shock
Anaphylactic shock
#7

In neurogenic shock, what part of the nervous system is affected?

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
#8

Which organ failure is often associated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in septic shock?

Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
Heart
#9

What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?

Loss of blood or fluids
Heart failure
Infection
Allergic reaction
#10

Which of the following is a common symptom of septic shock?

Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypothermia
Hypoxia
#11

What is the primary cause of obstructive shock?

Impaired heart function
Blocked blood vessels
Infection
Loss of blood or fluids
#12

Which type of shock is commonly associated with a severe allergic reaction?

Hypovolemic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Septic shock
#13

Which of the following is a common symptom of obstructive shock?

Rapid breathing
Chest pain
Decreased urine output
Jaundice
#14

What is the primary cause of distributive shock?

Loss of blood or fluids
Impaired heart function
Inappropriate vasodilation
Blocked blood vessels
#15

In septic shock, what role does bacterial infection play in the development of the condition?

Direct damage to blood vessels
Excessive blood clotting
Release of inflammatory chemicals
Neurological impairment
#16

What is the primary characteristic of hypotensive shock?

High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Elevated body temperature
#17

Which of the following conditions can lead to distributive shock?

Dehydration
Sepsis
Heart attack
Pulmonary embolism
#18

In neurogenic shock, what is the primary mechanism leading to a decrease in blood pressure?

Vasodilation
Vasoconstriction
Clot formation
Decreased cardiac output
#19

What is the primary cause of hypothermic shock?

Excessive bleeding
Loss of body heat
Infection
Neurological impairment

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