NREMT Paramedic Practice

Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of shock?

1. Hypovolemic

2. Neuropathic

3. Anaphylactic

4. Septic

The correct answer is: Neuropathic

Neuropathic shock is not classified as a type of shock within the recognized categories that typically include hypovolemic, anaphylactic, and septic shock. Hypovolemic shock occurs due to a significant loss of blood volume, leading to inadequate perfusion of tissues. Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction resulting in vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels, leading to a rapid drop in blood pressure. Septic shock is caused by widespread infection leading to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), resulting in vasodilation and impaired blood flow to organs. Neuropathic shock, on the other hand, is not a recognized or standard classification of shock in medical literature. While there are various types of shock that can be encountered in emergency medicine, neuropathic entails issues related to nerve function rather than the systemic processes causing inadequate perfusion and oxygen delivery to the tissues characteristic of genuine shock types.