Abscess Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Quiz
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What are the common symptoms of cellulitis?

  • Cough, chest pain, shortness of breath
  • Rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue
  • Swelling, redness, warmth, tenderness (correct)
  • Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for Cellulitis?

  • Traumatic injuries
  • Gout
  • Venous insufficiency/stasis
  • Pneumonia (correct)

    • What are the most commonly identified pathogens causing Cellulitis?

  • Streptococci and S.aureus (correct)
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis and HIV
  • Influenza virus and E. coli
  • Salmonella and Hepatitis B virus

    • How is Cellulitis usually treated?

    <p>Outpatient PO antibiotics covering most likely organism (Gram +)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of abscess formation?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical recurrence rate of Cellulitis after the initial episode?

    <p>22-49%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for septic arthritis?

    <p>Recent joint surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic method is NOT typically used for confirming the diagnosis of an abscess?

    <p>Blood test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by a dysregulated response to inflammation, not only caused by infectious organisms?

    <p>SIRS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for sepsis?

    <p>IV drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment modality involves the removal of a prosthetic joint if present in the case of septic arthritis?

    <p>Removal of prosthetic joint if present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic score is used to assess organ failure in sepsis patients?

    <p>qSOFA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathological presence of bacteria in a site or wound referred to as?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered one of the objectives related to lower extremity infections discussed in the text?

    <p>Demonstrating knowledge of surgical techniques for hand infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria are used to identify systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in lower extremity infections?

    <p>Heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with diabetic foot infections?

    <p>Peripheral neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for sepsis?

    <p>Recent joint surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by collapsed lung tissue that prevents normal oxygen exchange?

    <p>Atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of septic arthritis, which procedure involves the removal of a prosthetic joint if present?

    <p>Arthrotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is not commonly associated with diabetic foot infections?

    <p>Arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for both septic arthritis and cellulitis?

    <p>Immunocompromised status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases presents symptoms similar to cellulitis?

    <p>Atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with gangrene?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with Cellulitis recurrence after the initial episode?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of atelectasis?

    <p>Decreased diaphragmatic movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms are commonly identified as pathogens causing Cellulitis?

    <p>Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is commonly associated with diabetic foot infections leading to severe complications?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary etiologies of septic arthritis in the lower extremity?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of abscess formation in the text?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with Cellulitis?

    <p>Purulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for developing gangrene?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can be a potential cause of atelectasis?

    <p>Lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for the development of lower extremity infections?

    <p>Immunodeficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary etiology of diabetic foot infections?

    <p>High blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for septic arthritis in the lower extremity?

    <p>Presence of prosthetic joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by tissue death due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of atelectasis as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor commonly associated with gangrene?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for the development of gangrene?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for gangrene?

    <p>Pre-existing erosive joint disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of atelectasis?

    <p>Immunocompromised state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with septic arthritis?

    <p>Long-term indwelling catheters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary etiologies of septic arthritis in the lower extremity?

    <p>Immunocompromised state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is commonly associated with diabetic foot infections leading to severe complications?

    <p>Long-term indwelling catheters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for atelectasis?

    <p>Leukopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with the development of gangrene?

    <p>IV drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of atelectasis in the text?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for septic arthritis development in the lower extremity?

    <p>Joint disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for lower extremity infections?

    <p>Altered mental status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary etiologies of septic arthritis?

    <p>Joint surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a significant risk factor associated with diabetic foot infections?

    <p>Burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor associated with the recurrence of Cellulitis after the initial episode?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by collapsed lung tissue that prevents normal oxygen exchange?

    <p>Atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary etiology for the development of gangrene?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of septic arthritis in the lower extremity?

    <p>Traumatic injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT considered a significant risk factor for the development of lower extremity infections?

    <p>Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'White blood cells are commonly identified as pathogens causing Cellulitis.' - This statement is:

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for the development of gangrene?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of atelectasis in the text?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for sepsis?

    <p>Immunodeficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary etiologies of diabetic foot infections?

    <p>Peripheral artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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