65 Questions
What are the common symptoms of cellulitis?
Swelling, redness, warmth, tenderness
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for Cellulitis?
Pneumonia
What are the most commonly identified pathogens causing Cellulitis?
Streptococci and S.aureus
How is Cellulitis usually treated?
Outpatient PO antibiotics covering most likely organism (Gram +)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of abscess formation?
Atherosclerosis
What is the typical recurrence rate of Cellulitis after the initial episode?
22-49%
What is a common risk factor for septic arthritis?
Recent joint surgery
Which diagnostic method is NOT typically used for confirming the diagnosis of an abscess?
Blood test
What condition is characterized by a dysregulated response to inflammation, not only caused by infectious organisms?
SIRS
What is a common risk factor for sepsis?
IV drug abuse
Which treatment modality involves the removal of a prosthetic joint if present in the case of septic arthritis?
Removal of prosthetic joint if present
What diagnostic score is used to assess organ failure in sepsis patients?
qSOFA
What is the pathological presence of bacteria in a site or wound referred to as?
Infection
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the objectives related to lower extremity infections discussed in the text?
Demonstrating knowledge of surgical techniques for hand infections
Which criteria are used to identify systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in lower extremity infections?
Heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature
What is a common risk factor associated with diabetic foot infections?
Peripheral neuropathy
Which term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?
Gangrene
What is the term for the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?
Gangrene
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for sepsis?
Recent joint surgery
Which condition is characterized by collapsed lung tissue that prevents normal oxygen exchange?
Atelectasis
In the context of septic arthritis, which procedure involves the removal of a prosthetic joint if present?
Arthrotomy
Which of the following conditions is not commonly associated with diabetic foot infections?
Arthritis
What is a significant risk factor for both septic arthritis and cellulitis?
Immunocompromised status
What term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?
Gangrene
Which term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?
Gangrene
Which of the following diseases presents symptoms similar to cellulitis?
Atelectasis
What is a common risk factor associated with gangrene?
Diabetes
What is a common risk factor associated with Cellulitis recurrence after the initial episode?
Venous insufficiency
Which of the following is a potential cause of atelectasis?
Decreased diaphragmatic movement
Which of the following organisms are commonly identified as pathogens causing Cellulitis?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Which risk factor is commonly associated with diabetic foot infections leading to severe complications?
Smoking
What is one of the primary etiologies of septic arthritis in the lower extremity?
Bacterial infection
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of abscess formation in the text?
Gangrene
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with Cellulitis?
Purulence
What is a common risk factor for developing gangrene?
Obesity
Which of the following conditions can be a potential cause of atelectasis?
Lung cancer
What is a significant risk factor for the development of lower extremity infections?
Immunodeficiency
Which of the following is a primary etiology of diabetic foot infections?
High blood sugar levels
What is a common risk factor for septic arthritis in the lower extremity?
Presence of prosthetic joint
Which condition is characterized by tissue death due to lack of blood flow and oxygen, often associated with bacterial infection?
Gangrene
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of atelectasis as mentioned in the text?
Venous insufficiency
What is a significant risk factor commonly associated with gangrene?
Diabetes
What is a common risk factor for the development of gangrene?
Venous insufficiency
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for gangrene?
Pre-existing erosive joint disease
Which of the following is a potential cause of atelectasis?
Immunocompromised state
What is a common risk factor associated with septic arthritis?
Long-term indwelling catheters
What is one of the primary etiologies of septic arthritis in the lower extremity?
Immunocompromised state
Which risk factor is commonly associated with diabetic foot infections leading to severe complications?
Long-term indwelling catheters
What is a common risk factor for atelectasis?
Leukopenia
What is a common risk factor associated with the development of gangrene?
IV drug abuse
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of atelectasis in the text?
Tachycardia
What is a significant risk factor for septic arthritis development in the lower extremity?
Joint disease
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for lower extremity infections?
Altered mental status
What is one of the primary etiologies of septic arthritis?
Joint surgery
Which of the following is a significant risk factor associated with diabetic foot infections?
Burns
What is a common risk factor associated with the recurrence of Cellulitis after the initial episode?
Venous insufficiency
Which condition is characterized by collapsed lung tissue that prevents normal oxygen exchange?
Atelectasis
What is a primary etiology for the development of gangrene?
Venous insufficiency
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of septic arthritis in the lower extremity?
Traumatic injuries
What is NOT considered a significant risk factor for the development of lower extremity infections?
Edema
'White blood cells are commonly identified as pathogens causing Cellulitis.' - This statement is:
False
What is a common risk factor for the development of gangrene?
Diabetes
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of atelectasis in the text?
Asthma
What is a common risk factor for sepsis?
Immunodeficiency
What is one of the primary etiologies of diabetic foot infections?
Peripheral artery disease
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