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NSG 252: sepsisquestions fully solved
& updated(graded A+)
Order of SIRS - answer 1. SIRS
2. Sepsis
3. Septic shock
4. Mods
When does someone have SIRS ? - answer Having 2/4 or more of
symptoms listed below
-temp above 100.5 or below 96.8
-heart rate above 90
-RR above 20 or less than 32 PAC02
-WBC above 12,000 or below 4,000
-greater than 10% band cells (indicate bacterial infection)
Explain what Sepsis Is - answer SIRS with a confirmed infection
Characteristics of septic shock - answer Sepsis and hypotension despite
giving fluids
Characteristics of MODS - answer organ failure (liver beings to fail first)
___ is the most common cause of sepsis - answer Bacteremia
List risk factors for developing sepsis - answer • Hospitalization
, • Debilitating chronic illnesses
• Poor nutritional status
• Invasive procedures or surgery
• Older adults
•Immunocompromised
• Improper tampon use (leaving in too long, wrong absorbency)
- Toxic shock syndrome
Ways to prevent sepsis - answer • Watch for early signs of sepsis
-Immunization against organisms that cause pneumonia
• Aseptic technique, good hand hygiene
- Inserting, removing, caring for catheters, IV lines
These individuals are at increased risk for developing sepsis and need
close monitoring - answer - Infants with infectious process (immature
immune process)
- Individuals with cancer, especially with chemotherapy, radiation therapy
General CM's of sepsis - answer - Fever or hypothermia
- Tachycardia, tachypnea
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Septic shock
CM's of early septic shock (Warm) - answer - Vasodilation results in
hypotension and fluid shifts, weakness, warm flushed skin
- Septicemia high fever, chills
-BP: Normal to hypotension
-Pulse: Increased/thready
-Respirations: Rapid & deep
-Skin: Warm, flushed
-Mental status: Alert, oriented anxious
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