NRSG 421 Sepsis/ Septic Shock - Questions
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Used to treat septic shock effectively.
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1 Aggressive IV fluids 2 Sepsis
3 Hypoactive Bowel Sounds 4 ABX
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Terms in this set (89)
Sepsis Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to infection.
Sepsis with persistent hypotension despite fluid
Septic Shock
resuscitation.
, Guidelines for managing sepsis
Surviving Sepsis and septic shock.
Campaign
Rapid Strep Test 15-minute test for streptococcus infection.
ABX Antibiotics administered to treat bacterial infections.
GCS Glasgow Coma Scale for assessing consciousness.
MAP Mean Arterial Pressure; normal is 70-100 mmHg.
Indicator of tissue hypoperfusion; higher levels
Lactate
indicate worse prognosis.
Complete Blood Count; assesses overall health and
CBC
detects infections.
Urine Culture Test to identify bacteria in urine.
Blood Cultures Tests to detect infections in the bloodstream.
Administered to increase blood pressure and
IV Fluids
hydration.
Hypoactive Bowel Reduced intestinal activity; may indicate fluid
Sounds imbalance.
Tachycardia Elevated heart rate; can indicate stress or infection.
Crackles Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Foley Catheter Indwelling catheter for urinary drainage.
Dark Urine May indicate dehydration or kidney issues.
Altered mental state; can indicate infection or
Confusion
hypoxia.
Measurements of body functions; includes HR, BP,
Vital Signs (VS)
RR.
Emergency Physician Doctor specializing in acute care and emergencies.
Fluid Resuscitation Administering fluids to restore blood volume.
Clinical Decision-Making Structured approach to prioritize patient care
Framework interventions.
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Used to treat septic shock effectively.
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1 Aggressive IV fluids 2 Sepsis
3 Hypoactive Bowel Sounds 4 ABX
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Terms in this set (89)
Sepsis Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to infection.
Sepsis with persistent hypotension despite fluid
Septic Shock
resuscitation.
, Guidelines for managing sepsis
Surviving Sepsis and septic shock.
Campaign
Rapid Strep Test 15-minute test for streptococcus infection.
ABX Antibiotics administered to treat bacterial infections.
GCS Glasgow Coma Scale for assessing consciousness.
MAP Mean Arterial Pressure; normal is 70-100 mmHg.
Indicator of tissue hypoperfusion; higher levels
Lactate
indicate worse prognosis.
Complete Blood Count; assesses overall health and
CBC
detects infections.
Urine Culture Test to identify bacteria in urine.
Blood Cultures Tests to detect infections in the bloodstream.
Administered to increase blood pressure and
IV Fluids
hydration.
Hypoactive Bowel Reduced intestinal activity; may indicate fluid
Sounds imbalance.
Tachycardia Elevated heart rate; can indicate stress or infection.
Crackles Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Foley Catheter Indwelling catheter for urinary drainage.
Dark Urine May indicate dehydration or kidney issues.
Altered mental state; can indicate infection or
Confusion
hypoxia.
Measurements of body functions; includes HR, BP,
Vital Signs (VS)
RR.
Emergency Physician Doctor specializing in acute care and emergencies.
Fluid Resuscitation Administering fluids to restore blood volume.
Clinical Decision-Making Structured approach to prioritize patient care
Framework interventions.
