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What is a key sign that indicates a potential case of sepsis?
What is a key sign that indicates a potential case of sepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a SIRS criterion for sepsis screening?
Which of the following is NOT a SIRS criterion for sepsis screening?
Which of the following associated symptoms could help localize the source of infection in a suspected sepsis patient?
Which of the following associated symptoms could help localize the source of infection in a suspected sepsis patient?
For pediatric patients, what is the heart rate threshold indicating potential SIRS for children aged 2-5 years?
For pediatric patients, what is the heart rate threshold indicating potential SIRS for children aged 2-5 years?
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What should be done if the sepsis screen is positive?
What should be done if the sepsis screen is positive?
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Which scenario indicates a significant risk for a patient developing sepsis?
Which scenario indicates a significant risk for a patient developing sepsis?
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How much additional normal saline can be administered for a hypotensive pediatric patient presenting with suspected sepsis, provided the SIRS criteria are still met?
How much additional normal saline can be administered for a hypotensive pediatric patient presenting with suspected sepsis, provided the SIRS criteria are still met?
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Which medical history factor increases the risk of sepsis in adults?
Which medical history factor increases the risk of sepsis in adults?
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