UNIT 5 IGGY STUDY GUIDE (SEPSIS) QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025

UNIT 5 IGGY STUDY GUIDE (SEPSIS) QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 What factor increases an older adults risk for septic shock? a. Reduced skin integrity b. Diuretic therapy c. Cardiomyopathy d. Musculoskeletal weakness - ANS-A Which patients are at risk for septic shock? Select all that apply a. Older adult with urinary tract infection b. Patient with ruptured aortic aneurysm c. Patient with pneumonia d. Patient receiving heparin therapy e. Older adult with sacral pressure ulcer's f. Older adult scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy - ANS-A,C,E The nurse is caring for a patient in septic shock with a serum glucose level of 280 mg/dL. What is the nurses best interpretation of this finding? a. The patient is developing type 2 diabetes b. The patient is developing type 1 diabetes c. This finding is associated with a poor outcome This finding is unexpected in septic shock - ANS-C The home health nurse is visiting a frail older adult patient at risk for sepsis because of failure to thrive and immunosuppression. What does the nurse assess this patient for? Select all that apply a. Signs of skin breakdown and presence of redness or swelling b. Cough or any other symptoms of a cold or the flu c. Appearance and odor of urine, and pain or burning during urination d. Patient and families understanding of isolation precautions e. Availability and type of facilities for handwashing f. General cleanliness of the patient's home - ANS-...