Med Surg II Exam 3 Notes - Sepsis and
Septic Shock Latest 2026 Questions and
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What are major risk factors for Sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Immunosuppression - Extremes of age (< 1 year, > 65 years) - Malnourishment -
Chronic illness - Invasive procedures - Emergent or multiple surgeries
What are common clinical assessment findings in Sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
- Confusion or disorientation - Shortness of breath - Tachycardia - Fever, shivering,
or feeling very cold - Extreme pain or discomfort - Clammy or sweaty skin
What is the purpose of the Surviving Sepsis 1‑Hour Bundle? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rapid, evidence‑based interventions to reduce mortality by treating
sepsis immediately.
What is the first step of the 1‑Hour Bundle? (Measure) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Measure lactate level; remeasure if lactate > 2 mmol/L.
What is the second step of the 1‑Hour Bundle? (Obtain) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Obtain blood cultures prior to administering antibiotics.
, What is the third step of the 1‑Hour Bundle? (Administer) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Administer broad‑spectrum antibiotics. Narrow therapy once cultures
result; discontinue antibiotics as soon as appropriate.
Which antibiotics are commonly used initially in Sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Vancomycin - Piperacillin-tazobactam (Zosyn) - Ceftriaxone
Define Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). - CORRECT
ANSWER-General inflammatory reaction usually triggered by infection; can also
occur with trauma, hemorrhage, or other inflammatory states.
What criteria define Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Two or more of the following: abnormal temperature,
heart rate > 90, respiratory rate > 20 or partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂)
< 32, abnormal white blood cell count.
What temperature findings meet Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
(SIRS) criteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Hypothermia < 96.8°F / 36°C - Fever >
100.4°F / 38.3°C
Septic Shock Latest 2026 Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What are major risk factors for Sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Immunosuppression - Extremes of age (< 1 year, > 65 years) - Malnourishment -
Chronic illness - Invasive procedures - Emergent or multiple surgeries
What are common clinical assessment findings in Sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
- Confusion or disorientation - Shortness of breath - Tachycardia - Fever, shivering,
or feeling very cold - Extreme pain or discomfort - Clammy or sweaty skin
What is the purpose of the Surviving Sepsis 1‑Hour Bundle? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rapid, evidence‑based interventions to reduce mortality by treating
sepsis immediately.
What is the first step of the 1‑Hour Bundle? (Measure) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Measure lactate level; remeasure if lactate > 2 mmol/L.
What is the second step of the 1‑Hour Bundle? (Obtain) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Obtain blood cultures prior to administering antibiotics.
, What is the third step of the 1‑Hour Bundle? (Administer) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Administer broad‑spectrum antibiotics. Narrow therapy once cultures
result; discontinue antibiotics as soon as appropriate.
Which antibiotics are commonly used initially in Sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Vancomycin - Piperacillin-tazobactam (Zosyn) - Ceftriaxone
Define Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). - CORRECT
ANSWER-General inflammatory reaction usually triggered by infection; can also
occur with trauma, hemorrhage, or other inflammatory states.
What criteria define Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Two or more of the following: abnormal temperature,
heart rate > 90, respiratory rate > 20 or partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂)
< 32, abnormal white blood cell count.
What temperature findings meet Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
(SIRS) criteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Hypothermia < 96.8°F / 36°C - Fever >
100.4°F / 38.3°C
