Sepsis

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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
5%
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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