Improvement in a Patient with Septic Shock Is Indicated by an Increase

question 11

Multiple Choice

Improvement in a patient with septic shock is indicated by an increase in

• A) cardiac output.
• B) SvO₂.
• C) systemic vascular resistance.
• D) serum lactate level.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to more resilient behavior compared to continuous reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, aiding in the rapid learning of a behavior.

Secondary Reinforcement

A concept in conditioning that involves stimuli which, though not naturally rewarding, become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers.

Primary Reinforcement

A term in behavioral psychology referring to a stimulus that satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the likelihood of a specific response.