Chapter 1-4. Sepsis Handbook
Identifying that source
Identifying the existence
Uncovering the Microorganism
Severity assessment
True
False
True
False
Specificity
Sensitivity
Slow growing organisms
None of the above
Deleterious host response to infection which is generally attributed to an uncontrolled and excessive, cytokine-mediated, host inflammatory response.
The body's systemic response to infection.
Presence of infection plus other sign and symptoms.
An infection that can be deadly if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
UTI
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Ventilaor-Associated Pneumonia
Acute Meningitis
Biliary Sepsis (Acute Cholecystitis)
Edema
Temperature >100.4 degrees Fahrenheit < 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Blood Glucose > 150 mb/ml in absence of diabeties
Diabeties > 120
HR - > 90bmp
Respirtory rate > 20 breaths/min
PaCO2 < 32 mm Hg
WBC . >12,000/mm3 or > 10% immature bands
New Onset of Confusion
Rash form on skin 20% visable
Early antibiotic therapy
Throat Swab
Blood Cultures
Skin test
True
False
True
False
10-15%
5-10%
20-30%
40-50%
Detection of amplified product
Speciman Processing (DNA or RNA Extraction)
Nucleic acid amplificaion
Growing of the organism
True
False
True
False
60 PCT strips
2 Calibrators
2 Controls
60 SPRs
Package Insert
Master Lot Entry Card
True
False
3-5
6-24
1-3
24-48
True
False
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