Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Quiz

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What defines sepsis?

A viral infection leading to fever.
Severe organ dysfunction without a known infection.
Bacterial infection alongside systemic inflammatory response syndrome. (correct)
A non-infectious response to traumatic injury.

What distinguishes severe sepsis from sepsis?

The severity of the systemic inflammatory response.
Associated organ dysfunction. (correct)
The occurrence of hypotension.
The presence of a new infectious agent.

What characterizes septic shock?

Mild sepsis that resolves without treatment.
Severe sepsis with hypotension. (correct)
A high fever without organ failure.
Sepsis with a confirmed viral infection.

Which of the following is a non-infectious cause of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)?

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Which statement about the causes of sepsis is correct?

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Sepsis

Proven bacterial infection with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).

SIRS

Systemic inflammation due to injury, infectious or non-infectious.

Severe Sepsis

Sepsis with organ dysfunction.

Septic Shock

Severe sepsis with low blood pressure.

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Hypotension

Low blood pressure.

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Study Notes

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)

SIRS is systemic inflammation due to injury.
This injury can be caused by infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or fungi.
Non-infectious causes include trauma, toxins, and hyperthermia.

Sepsis

Sepsis is a proven or suspected bacterial infection and SIRS.
It's the presence of systemic inflammation.

Severe Sepsis

Severe sepsis is sepsis with organ dysfunction.

Septic Shock

Septic shock is severe sepsis with hypotension.
Hypotension means low mean arterial blood pressure.

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Test your knowledge on Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and its related conditions like sepsis and septic shock. This quiz covers definitions, causes, and complications associated with these critical medical conditions. Perfect for healthcare students and professionals.