Shock and Sepsis Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. A type of shock caused by a failure of the heart to pump effectively.
  2. 5. A serious complication of shock where two or more organs fail.
  3. 7. A type of distributive shock caused by a severe allergic reaction.
  4. 8. A type of shock caused by an injury to the nervous system, leading to widespread vasodilation.
  5. 10. The body's excessive immune response to an infection.
  6. 17. This is a critical lab test used to identify the causative organism in a patient suspected of having an infection, and in your case, it will unlock the next step in the escape room.
  7. 18. The stage of shock where the body's compensatory mechanisms begin to fail, requiring immediate intervention.
  8. 19. The full name of the nurse you should assign to assess the vital signs of a patient suspected of having hypovolemic shock.
  9. 20. A life-threatening condition where vital organs begin to fail due to inadequate tissue perfusion.
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  1. 1. The recommended fluid to use for infusion with blood products.
  2. 2. The rapid respiratory rate that is an early sign of shock.
  3. 4. A stage of shock where the body's ability to maintain perfusion is overwhelmed, leading to widespread cell death.
  4. 6. A complication of severe sepsis that leads to abnormal clotting throughout the body.
  5. 9. The underlying cause of sepsis.
  6. 11. A patient in the progressive stage of shock can be saved if interventions are started within one ____.
  7. 12. The main indicator of shock presence or progression, especially since systolic blood pressure may not change initially.
  8. 13. The body's initial response to maintain perfusion in early shock.
  9. 14. The best position for a patient in shock to promote venous return.
  10. 15. A type of shock caused by a severe infection.
  11. 16. The type of fluid recommended as the first-line treatment for fluid resuscitation in sepsis/septic shock.