1. 12-Lead EKG: Answer A diagnostic test that examinesthe heart rhythm from 12 separateperspectives to gain an accurate picture of the heart function. 2. Lactate: Answer A compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in anaerobic metabolism and subsequently broken down by the liver.This substance will build upwhen oxygenated blood supply is impaired by ANY function. 3. Shock: Answer A condition in which the circulatory system failsto provide sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also called hypoperfusion. 4. Distributive shock: Answer A condition that occurs when there is widespread dilation ofthe small arterioles, small venules, or both. May occur when heart function and theoverall ablity to perfuse is otherwise unaffected. 5. Septic shock: Answer A serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming bacterialinfection affects overall perfusion, likely by the body's uncontrolled inflammatory response 6. Septic shock treatment: Answer Support perfusion (-pressors, dopamine, fluid main-tainence).Treat the infection (large doses of a broad-spectrum antibiotic).