Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

When a client is in the compensatory stage of shock, which symptom is most likely to occur?

Profound hypotension

Unresponsiveness

Bradycardia

Tachycardia

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Understand the compensatory stage of shock: In this stage, the body attempts to maintain adequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs despite reduced perfusion. This is achieved through activation of compensatory mechanisms such as the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Recognize the role of the sympathetic nervous system: During the compensatory stage, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, releasing catecholamines like epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones increase heart rate (tachycardia) and contractility to maintain cardiac output.

Identify the physiological response to hypotension: Hypotension triggers baroreceptors in the blood vessels, which signal the brain to increase heart rate and vasoconstriction to stabilize blood pressure. Tachycardia is a direct result of this compensatory mechanism.

Eliminate incorrect options: Profound hypotension and unresponsiveness are symptoms of later stages of shock (progressive or irreversible stages), not the compensatory stage. Bradycardia is inconsistent with the activation of the sympathetic nervous system during this stage.

Conclude that tachycardia is the most likely symptom in the compensatory stage of shock, as it reflects the body's attempt to maintain perfusion and oxygen delivery to vital organs.