Define sepsis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fever causes by age in infants? (MODULE 1) - correct answer Causes: Less than 1month: Group B Strep, E. Coli 1 mo-3 mo: strep pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, N. Meningitidis Fever without source of infection: most common cause - H.Influenza Type B & Strep Pneumoniae Fever appearance in infants for non toxic vs toxic? (MODULE 1) - correct answer Non-toxic appearance: consolable Toxic appearance: weak, high pitched cry, inconsolable Seen Immediately: neck stiff, fever >40.6 C, <3mo ...

What is the leading cause of maternal death in both developed and developing countries., accounting for about 25% of all maternal deaths worldwide? Postpartum Hemorrhage PPH is defined as: Cumulative blood loss greater than 1,000 mL with signs and symptoms of hypovolemia within 24 hours of the birth process. Morbidity from PPH can be severe when paired with: -Organ Failure -Shock -Edema -Thrombosis -Acute respiratory distress -Sepsis -Anemia -Intensive care admissions -Prolonged Hospitalizatio...

FCCS 2023/2024 Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct FCCS 2023/2024 Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct What is the first indicator of critical illness Tachypnea Evidence of decreased perfusion include? AMS, Urine output, skin temperature DIRECT Detection, intervention, Reassessment, effective communication, teamwork Late sign of circulatory demise hypotension Important indicator of critical illness Metabolic acidosis -> lactacte measurement -> anaerobic ...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - correct answer 1. Temp < 36 or >38 ...

Chapter 28 (ARDS)Approximately 200,000 Americans annually develop ARDS, what is the mortality rate? - correct answer Average around 50% What does the survivability depend on for ARDS patients? - correct answer -Severity of illness -Age -Comorbidities -Underlying pulmonary injury What is the diagnostic criteria for ARDS? - correct answer -Respiratory symptoms within 1 week of known clinical even or new or worsening symptoms over the past 7 days -Bilateral opacities on CXR or CT scan (c...

QAS Clinical Guidelines & Practice Procedures Define Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) - A patient that poses significant clinical risk to themselves and the health care professionals providing treatment or others. What are some causes of ABD? - * mental illness * intoxication with drugs and/or alcohol * organic illnesses (e.g. hypoglycaemia) NOTE: causes are usually multifactoral What are the 4 general categories of ABD? - 1. psychiatric disorders 2. Substance related 3. Or...

Define Sepsis AKA: blood poisoning The body's often deadly response to infection or injury. What bacteria is associated with sepsis today? usually caused by gram positive bacteria today Staph Aureus Strep pneumoniae Define SIRS. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Must have two or more of the following: Temperature >38 (100.4) or <36 (96.8) Heart Rate >90 BPM Respiratory Rate >20 or PCO2 <32mm Hg Abnormal WBC (>12K or <4K or >10% Bands)

Define Sterilization process that destroys 100% of microbes on non-living surfaces (including endospores) Define disinfection process used to destroy most, but not all, microbes on non-living surfaces (does not kill bacterial endospores) Define disinfectant physical or chemical agent used to kill microbes on non-living surfaces Define antiseptic used on living tissue to reduce risk of infection or sepsis Define sanitation physical removal of microbes by cleaning (soaps & detergents) Define ...

Define the term AKI - Answer-Acute Kidney Injury Example of prerenal cause of AKI - Answer-hemorrhage, sepsis, renal artery thrombosis/stenosis Example of intrarenal cause of AKI - Answer-acute interstitial nephritis, acute tubular necrosis, acute glomerulus nephritis Example of postrenal cause of AKI - Answer-bladder or urethral malignancy, prostatic hyperplasia How do you help in restoring kidney function? - Answer-best to keep wet; eliminate the cause How do you protect kidneys...

Aquifer Pediatrics Adverse effects associated with prenatal *alcohol* use - correct answer Facial abnormalities Growth deficiency Cognitive disability Learning problems Neurobehavioral deficits (poor motor skills, impaired hand-eye coordination) Adverse effects associated with prenatal *marijuana* use - correct answer Not yet identified Adverse effects associated with prenatal *tobacco* use - correct answer Low birth weight Adverse effects associated with prenatal *heroin* and o...