SEPSIS SIMULATION QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
first step in sepsis protocol Correct Answers Measure/ remeasure lactate
levels, VBG, BMP, and blood glucose levels
What is an elevated lactate level? Correct Answers > 2 mmol
Second step in sepsis protocol Correct Answers Obtain blood cultures
Third step in sepsis protocol Correct Answers Administer broad
spectrum antibiotics
Within what timeline should antibiotics AND fluid replacement be
given? (Fluid is patient dependent ) Correct Answers Within one hour
( clock starts at Identification)
What is the target MAP in sepsis management Correct Answers >/= 65
mmhg
What is the first line vasopressor given in sepsis management unless
contraindicated? Correct Answers Norepinephrine
In sepsis, create a plan to align with what two goals? Correct Answers 1.
Establish hemodynamic stability
2. Identify the cause
, If broad coverage antibiotics and IV access is limited, what type of
antibiotics should be given? Correct Answers Gram negative
What is sepsis? Correct Answers life-threatening organ dysfunction
caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
What does SOFA stand for? What is it? Correct Answers Sequential
Organ Failure Assessment -
designed for critically ill patients as a marker of acuity and probability
of death during the hospitalization
What is time zero Correct Answers triage time (ED) or time of earliest
charted sepsis element (floor/ICU)
What are ether vital sign changes in sepsis to be flagged? Correct
Answers Tachycardia
• Hypotension
• Hyperthermia (temp >38°C) or hypothermia (temp <36°C)
• Tachypnea
If MAP is less than 65 mmhg, what do we do? Correct Answers Start
norepinephrine infusion
VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
first step in sepsis protocol Correct Answers Measure/ remeasure lactate
levels, VBG, BMP, and blood glucose levels
What is an elevated lactate level? Correct Answers > 2 mmol
Second step in sepsis protocol Correct Answers Obtain blood cultures
Third step in sepsis protocol Correct Answers Administer broad
spectrum antibiotics
Within what timeline should antibiotics AND fluid replacement be
given? (Fluid is patient dependent ) Correct Answers Within one hour
( clock starts at Identification)
What is the target MAP in sepsis management Correct Answers >/= 65
mmhg
What is the first line vasopressor given in sepsis management unless
contraindicated? Correct Answers Norepinephrine
In sepsis, create a plan to align with what two goals? Correct Answers 1.
Establish hemodynamic stability
2. Identify the cause
, If broad coverage antibiotics and IV access is limited, what type of
antibiotics should be given? Correct Answers Gram negative
What is sepsis? Correct Answers life-threatening organ dysfunction
caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
What does SOFA stand for? What is it? Correct Answers Sequential
Organ Failure Assessment -
designed for critically ill patients as a marker of acuity and probability
of death during the hospitalization
What is time zero Correct Answers triage time (ED) or time of earliest
charted sepsis element (floor/ICU)
What are ether vital sign changes in sepsis to be flagged? Correct
Answers Tachycardia
• Hypotension
• Hyperthermia (temp >38°C) or hypothermia (temp <36°C)
• Tachypnea
If MAP is less than 65 mmhg, what do we do? Correct Answers Start
norepinephrine infusion
