Common Primary Infections and Pathogens in Etiology
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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?

  • Hypokalemia
  • Azotemia
  • Thrombocytopenia (correct)
  • Hypernatremia
  • 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?

    <p>Prolonged capillary refill time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '↑ prothrombin time, ↑ activated partial thromboplastin time, and ↓ antithrombin III' are indicative of abnormalities in which organ function during sepsis?

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

    'Jaundice, ↑ clotting time, ↑ ALT, and ↑ AST' are indicative of abnormalities in which organ during sepsis?

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

    What imaging modality may be used to identify the infectious focus in sepsis?

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

    'Oliguria' is a feature of organ dysfunction in sepsis associated with which organ?

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

    'Altered mental status' is a feature of organ dysfunction in sepsis associated with which organ?

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

    What is the hallmark of severe hypotension in septic shock?

    <p>Hypotension (&lt; 65 mmHg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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