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Septicemia and Septic Shock

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?

Hypoventilation (reduced breathing)

Hypotension (low blood pressure) (correct)

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

What is a characteristic of septic shock?

Liver failure

Chronic fatigue

High fever

Tissue destruction (correct)

Why is careful skin preparation important before collecting a blood sample for culture?

To prevent contamination by bacteria in the blood sample (correct)

To ensure accurate test results

To reduce the risk of infection for the patient

To enhance the growth of bacteria in the blood sample

What should be done before disinfecting the skin site for blood collection?

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What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?

To kill surface bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?

Skin lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?

To kill surface bacteria on the skin Signup and view all the answers

Why is careful skin preparation important before collecting a blood sample for culture?

To ensure accurate results of the blood culture Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of septic shock?

Renal failure Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before disinfecting the skin site for blood collection?

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Septicemia and Septic Shock

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?

What is a characteristic of septic shock?

Why is careful skin preparation important before collecting a blood sample for culture?

What should be done before disinfecting the skin site for blood collection?

What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?

What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?

Why is careful skin preparation important before collecting a blood sample for culture?

What is a characteristic of septic shock?

What should be done before disinfecting the skin site for blood collection?

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