A Nurse Explains to a Family Member the Pathophysiologic Characteristic

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse explains to a family member the pathophysiologic characteristic of vasogenic shock,which is:

• A) The intravascular compartment fills beyond capacity, allowing fluid to leak out, compressing vital organs.
• B) The circulating volume causes excessive constriction of the vessels, causing blood pooling.
• C) Widely fluctuating blood pressures stimulate vascular collapse, causing severe alterations in peripheral perfusion.
• D) Although the circulating volume is intact, excessive vascular dilation causes drastic drops in the blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Granulosa Cells

Cells that line the follicle in the ovary and are responsible for the production of estrogen and the nourishment of the oocyte (egg cell).

GnRH Secretion

The release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, a peptide hormone responsible for triggering the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins.

FSH/LH Surges

A rapid increase in the levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which triggers ovulation in females.

Ovulation

The release of an egg from one of the ovaries, a critical phase in the menstrual cycle involved in reproduction.