Post-Operative Infection I & II Quiz
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What are common symptoms of cellulitis?

  • Rash, joint pain, dizziness
  • Fever, chills, cough
  • Headache, sore throat, fatigue
  • Erythema, Edema, Warmth, Tenderness (correct)

    • What are the commonly identified organisms causing cellulitis?

  • E. coli and Klebsiella
  • Streptococci and S.aureus (correct)
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter
  • Listeria and Clostridium

    • What is the recommended treatment for cellulitis in outpatient settings?

  • Surgical drainage
  • Oral antibiotics targeting the most likely organism (Gram +) (correct)
  • Intravenous antibiotics
  • No treatment needed

    • What is a common feature of cellulitis recurrence?

    <p>High incidence after initial episode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an abscess?

    <p>A localized collection of purulent material encapsulated by inflammation in response to an infectious source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system impairment can lead to cellulitis according to the text?

    <p>Circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the objectives outlined in the text?

    <p>Identifying patterns of lower extremity infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what can be considered as a key diagnostic criterion for lower extremity infections?

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

    What does the text define as 'infection'?

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

    What is a key aspect of the expected outcomes related to infections?

    <p>Surgical goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criterion is associated with sepsis in lower extremity infections based on the text?

    <p>Meeting sepsis criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common risk factor for septic arthritis?

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

    What diagnostic method is NOT typically used for identifying an abscess?

    <p>Fungal culture test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical symptom is commonly associated with an abscess?

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

    What is a characteristic of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?

    <p>Leukocytosis &gt; 15,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of sepsis according to the text?

    <p>Dysregulated host response to infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for SIRS?

    <p>Hypothermia &lt; 35°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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