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Which symptom is a feature of organ dysfunction in septic shock?
Which symptom is a feature of organ dysfunction in septic shock?
- Tachycardia (correct)
- Bradypnea
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
What can disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) lead to in sepsis?
What can disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) lead to in sepsis?
- Hypokalemia
- Azotemia
- Thrombocytopenia (correct)
- Hypernatremia
What is the initial skin presentation in warm shock during septic shock?
What is the initial skin presentation in warm shock during septic shock?
- Cold, cyanotic skin
- Warm skin (correct)
- Pale skin
- Mottled skin
What is the cardiovascular hallmark of cold shock in septic shock?
What is the cardiovascular hallmark of cold shock in septic shock?
'↑ prothrombin time, ↑ activated partial thromboplastin time, and ↓ antithrombin III' are indicative of abnormalities in which organ function during sepsis?
'↑ prothrombin time, ↑ activated partial thromboplastin time, and ↓ antithrombin III' are indicative of abnormalities in which organ function during sepsis?
'Jaundice, ↑ clotting time, ↑ ALT, and ↑ AST' are indicative of abnormalities in which organ during sepsis?
'Jaundice, ↑ clotting time, ↑ ALT, and ↑ AST' are indicative of abnormalities in which organ during sepsis?
What imaging modality may be used to identify the infectious focus in sepsis?
What imaging modality may be used to identify the infectious focus in sepsis?
'Oliguria' is a feature of organ dysfunction in sepsis associated with which organ?
'Oliguria' is a feature of organ dysfunction in sepsis associated with which organ?
'Altered mental status' is a feature of organ dysfunction in sepsis associated with which organ?
'Altered mental status' is a feature of organ dysfunction in sepsis associated with which organ?
What is the hallmark of severe hypotension in septic shock?
What is the hallmark of severe hypotension in septic shock?
