Sepsis

The most common source of sepsis originates in the kidneys.
True
False
Which of the following are true about sepsis
Gram positive bacteria are the most common
Fungi do not cause sepsis
Viral infections can be responsible for sepsis.
Lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract are the most common sources
Sepsis is the number one killer in the US
True
False
Nearly one half of sepsis survivors are readmitted within six months
True
False
Select the correct sequence for the three hour bundleSt
Start antibiotics, draw lactate and blood culture, start fluids
Draw lactate, collect blood cultures, administer antibiotics, start fluids
Start an IV with fluids and antibiotics, draw lactate and blood culture
For hypotension that does not respond to initial fluid resuscitation, apply vasopressors to maintain a mean arterial pressure (MAP) > 65 mmHg
True
False
Staff should be educated on sepsis upon hire, annually, and when new protocols are added.
True
False
Sepsis protocol calls for 2 and 4 hour bundles
True
False
Lactate levels of greater than 5 would prompt escalation of bundle
True
False
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