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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?
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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of septicemia?
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What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?
What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on the skin before collecting a blood sample?
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Why is careful skin preparation important before collecting a blood sample for culture?
Why is careful skin preparation important before collecting a blood sample for culture?
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What is a characteristic of septic shock?
What is a characteristic of septic shock?
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What should be done before disinfecting the skin site for blood collection?
What should be done before disinfecting the skin site for blood collection?
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