1. What is shock?: Answer decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism 2. Manifestation found in all types of shock?: Answer Decreased BP (HoTN) = SystolicLess than 80mmHg 3. Stages of shock: Answer Initial Compensatory Progressive Refractory 4. How does a patient present in the initial stage of shock?: Answer Asymptomatic 5. What is going on during the initial stage of shock?: Answer too little O2 leads toanaerobic metabolism 6. What is anaerobic metabolism?: Answer The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen - Lactic acid builds up 7. What occurs during the compensatory stage of shock?: Answer Body tries to compensate for the decreased oxygen through various organ systems