Sepsis

Test Your Knowledge on Sepsis

Welcome to the Sepsis Quiz! This interactive quiz is designed to test your knowledge about sepsis, its impacts, and the importance of early treatment. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body responds aggressively to an infection, and understanding it can save lives.

Take this quiz to learn more about:

What sepsis really is
Statistics related to sepsis
Precautionary measures and symptoms

13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by SearchingHeart27

What is Sepsis?

Blood poisoning

Severe immunue response to infection

Severe infection

How many people die in the UK each year?

5,000 people

25,000 people

52,000 people

What is the estimated cost of sepsis in the UK every year?

7 million

700 million

7 billion

How many deaths could be avoided every year with more effective care and treatment of sepsis?

250 deaths

3,500 deaths

14,000 deaths

In what year did Alexander Fleming discover Penicillin?

1911

1928

1939

What percentage of an adult medical emergencies does sepsis cause?

1 to 2%

5 to 10%

10 to 20%

If you develop sepsis what are your chances of dying

15%

30%

Approximately how many people develop sepsis each year in the UK?

10,000

50,000

150,000

Who is affected by sepsis?

Older people

Babies

Sick people

Anyone with an infection

How many people in hospital with sepsis get antibiotics within the first hour?

32%

52%

82%

If you're over 65 years old you are more likely to develop sepsis.How much more?

2 times

5 times

10 times

If you have flu symptoms, sickness & diarrhoea or chesty cough. What else might indicate sepsis?

Slurred speech

Severe Breathlessness

Mottled or discoloured skin

Any of the above

How soon should a doctor start giving basic treatment for sepsis?

Within 1 hour

Within 6 hours

Within 24 hours

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