Cellulitis: Causes and Symptoms
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What is the definition of infection according to the text?

  • The presence of parasites in a wound
  • The presence of bacteria in a wound (correct)
  • The presence of viruses in a wound
  • The presence of fungi in a wound

    • Which of the following is NOT an objective outlined in the text regarding post-operative infections?

  • Identifying patterns of soft tissue and bone infections
  • Recognizing different types of foot infections requiring surgery
  • Understanding the diagnosis and surgical management of diabetic foot infections
  • Demonstrating knowledge of foodborne infections (correct)

    • What is one of the criteria mentioned in the text for identifying sepsis associated with lower extremity infections?

  • Cholesterol levels
  • Fasting glucose levels
  • SIRS criteria (correct)
  • Rheumatoid factor levels

    • What is a common infection parameter specified under the 'Expected Outcomes' section?

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

    What is a key aspect of the medical and surgical management of common infections based on the text?

    <p>Diabetic foot care education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial organisms are most commonly identified as pathogens in cellulitis?

    <p>Streptococci and S.aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common symptoms of cellulitis?

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

    What is the typical treatment approach for cellulitis if outpatient antibiotics fail?

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

    What is the characteristic of cellulitis recurrence after the initial episode?

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

    Which condition is NOT commonly associated with cellulitis according to the text?

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

    What is cellulitis characterized as?

    <p>A bacterial skin and soft tissue infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the criteria for confirming Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

    <p>Fever &gt; 38.0°C or &lt; 36.0°C, Tachycardia &gt; 90 beats/min, Tachypnea &gt; 20 breaths/min, Leukocytosis &gt; 12,000 or leukopenia &lt; 4,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for septic arthritis?

    <p>Young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is sepsis defined?

    <p>Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic tool is used to identify an abscess?

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

    What confirms the diagnosis of septic arthritis?

    <p>Joint drainage with aspiration of synovial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment approach recommended by IDSA guidelines for septic arthritis?

    <p>Arthrotomy with joint drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following clinical symptoms is NOT typically associated with an abscess?

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

    What is the key focus of the objectives outlined regarding post-operative infections?

    <p>Identifying patterns of infections in the foot and ankle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criteria required for confirming Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) according to the text?

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

    What is the significance of SIRS criteria in the context of lower extremity infections?

    <p>Assessing the severity of the body's inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for septic arthritis as mentioned in the text?

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

    Which type of infection mentioned in the text is most likely to require surgery?

    <p>Deep bone infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of the medical and surgical management of common infections highlighted in the text?

    <p>Timely administration of antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic tools is utilized for confirming sepsis according to the text?

    <p>Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (qSOFA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are sepsis and septic arthritis differentiated in terms of diagnosis and management according to the text?

    <p>Sepsis is primarily diagnosed based on blood culture results, whereas septic arthritis requires joint fluid analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what patient population is septic arthritis particularly common based on the text?

    <p>Elderly individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT a criterion for diagnosing Sepsis according to the text?

    <p>$37.5$°C temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of cellulitis recurrence based on the text?

    <p>Increased likelihood of abscess formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT typically associated with cellulitis, according to the information provided?

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

    Why is it challenging to culture cellulitis pathogens, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Difficulty in identifying the most likely causative organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended approach for reducing cellulitis recurrence according to the text?

    <p>Prophylactic antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organisms may be encountered in cellulitis cases apart from Streptococci and S.aureus?

    <p>Fungal organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes abscess formation from cellulitis?

    <p>Localized collection of purulent material in abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines infection as per the text?

    <p>The pathological presence of bacteria in a site or wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criterion is utilized to identify sepsis associated with lower extremity infections?

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

    What is a key focus for surgical techniques regarding foot and ankle infections?

    <p>Achieving successful soft tissue, joint, and bone infection management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are types of lower extremity infections that require surgery identified?

    <p>Based on imaging findings and clinical evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knowledge is essential for the management of diabetic foot infections?

    <p>Demonstration of the diagnosis and surgical management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of cellulitis recurrence after the initial episode?

    <p>It rarely presents with multiple diseases similarly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of cellulitis recurrence according to the text?

    <p>Increased difficulty in managing with outpatient antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to culture cellulitis pathogens?

    <p>The presence of atypical organisms and difficulty in obtaining samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for septic arthritis as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A history of traumatic injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT typically associated with cellulitis based on the information provided?

    <p>Charcot neuroarthropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What confirms the diagnosis of septic arthritis according to the text?

    <p>Collection of purulent material encapsulated by inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following criteria is NOT required for confirming Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

    <p>Leukocytosis &gt; 12,000 or leukopenia &lt; 4,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing factor between Sepsis and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

    <p>Presence of infection source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary means to diagnose sepsis according to the text?

    <p>Respiratory rate measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is NOT typically associated with septic arthritis?

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

    What is a critical aspect of the medical and surgical management of septic arthritis as per IDSA guidelines?

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

    Which of the following diagnostic tools is NOT utilized for diagnosing abscesses?

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

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