Question

Hypoperfusion is another name for:

Answer 1

Answer:

D) shock

Explanation:

Hypoperfusion is caused by insufficient oxygen and nutrient delivery to body tissues. It is also called as shock because if not treated on time it can lead to failure of organ tissue system. There can be many reasons for hypoperfusion or shock but in the end all of them lead to decreased cardiac output. Sometimes shock can occur even when cardiac output is normal. This happens because the body requirement for oxygen and nutrients is so high that normal cardiac output is not sufficient for delivering them. This situation can occur during fever, infection and extreme pain.