Quiz: Sepsis MSR FY 26


Sepsis MSR FY 26Online version Sepsis MSR FY 26 by Jennifer Tomko 1 1.What is sepsis, and how does it differ from infection? a Sepsis is a mild infection b Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to infection c Sepsis only occurs with viral infections d Sepsis is the same as bacteremia 2 Why are residents in long-term care facilities at higher risk for developing sepsis? a They have stronger immune systems b They are frequently exposed to outdoor environments c They often have chronic illnesses and weakened immunity d They rarely receive antibiotics 3 What are the most common sources of infections that lead to sepsis in long-term care residents? a Skin infections only b Urinary tract, respiratory tract, and wounds c Ear infections and sinus infections d Dental infections 4 How does age affect the immune response and increase susceptibility to sepsis? a It strengthens the immune system b It causes immune system to decline and slows response c It has no effect on immunity d It prevents fever from occurring 5 How might sepsis be present differently in older adults compared to younger patients? a Always with a high fever b Confusion or weakness c Rash d Nosebleed 6 Why is mental status often an early indicator of sepsis in elderly residents? a Because sepsis directly affects brain cells b Because older adults have more infections in the brain c Because systemic inflammation can impair brain function early d Because antibiotics cause confusion 7 What vital signs are critical for identifying sepsis? Choose one or more answers a Blood Pressure b Heart rate c Respiratory rate d Temperature e Height f Weight 8 What role does frequent monitoring of residents play in preventing severe sepsis or septic shock? a It has no role b It allows early recognition and intervention c It prevents infection from occurring d It replaces the need for antibiotics 9 Why is timely antibiotic administration crucial in sepsis management? a It prevents fever b It reduces mortality c It improves hydration d It prevents confusion 10 What supportive measures are typically initiated for a resident with suspected sepsis? a Oxygen therapy b Massage therapy c Bedrest only d Vitamin Supplement 11 What infection control practices can reduce the risk of sepsis in long-term care facilities? Choose one or more answers a Hand hygiene b Proper wound care c Catheter care d Limiting resident mobility e Avoiding vaccinations f Using antibiotics for all residents 12 How can staff education and communication improve early recognition and treatment of sepsis? a By reducing unnecessary monitoring b By ensuring staff recognize warning signs and act promptly c By discouraging reporting of changes d 13 What is the definition of sepsis? a A mild viral infection b A life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection c A localized skin infection d A chronic inflammatory condition 14 Which of the following is an early sign of sepsis in long-term care residents? a Increased appetite b Fever and tachycardia c Weight gain d Slow heart rate 15 Which vital sign change is most concerning for sepsis? a BP 140/90 b HR 110, BP 90/60 c HR 70, BP 120/80 d Temp 98.6°F 16 16.What does the “S” in SBAR stand for when reporting suspected sepsis? a Symptoms b Situation c Signs d Summary 17 Which lab test is critical for sepsis evaluation? a Hemoglobin b Lactate Level c Cholesterol d Glucose 18 How many blood cultures should be obtained for suspected sepsis? a 1 b 2 c 3 d None 19 What is the first nursing action after recognizing sepsis signs? a Give oral fluids b Notify the provider immediately c Apply warm compresses d Wait for lab results 20 Which intervention is part of initial sepsis treatment? a Administer IV fluids and antibiotics as ordered b Apply oxygen c Encourage ambulation d Provide a high-protein snack

1

1.What is sepsis, and how does it differ from infection?

a

Sepsis is a mild infection

b

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to infection

c

Sepsis only occurs with viral infections

d

Sepsis is the same as bacteremia

2

Why are residents in long-term care facilities at higher risk for developing sepsis?

a

They have stronger immune systems

b

They are frequently exposed to outdoor environments

c

They often have chronic illnesses and weakened immunity

d

They rarely receive antibiotics

3

What are the most common sources of infections that lead to sepsis in long-term care residents?

a

Skin infections only

b

Urinary tract, respiratory tract, and wounds

c

Ear infections and sinus infections

d

Dental infections

4

How does age affect the immune response and increase susceptibility to sepsis?

a

It strengthens the immune system

b

It causes immune system to decline and slows response

c

It has no effect on immunity

d

It prevents fever from occurring

5

How might sepsis be present differently in older adults compared to younger patients?

a

Always with a high fever

b

Confusion or weakness

c

Rash

d

Nosebleed

6

Why is mental status often an early indicator of sepsis in elderly residents?

a

Because sepsis directly affects brain cells

b

Because older adults have more infections in the brain

c

Because systemic inflammation can impair brain function early

d

Because antibiotics cause confusion

7

What vital signs are critical for identifying sepsis?

Choose one or more answers

a

Blood Pressure

b

Heart rate

c

Respiratory rate

d

Temperature

e

Height

f

Weight

8

What role does frequent monitoring of residents play in preventing severe sepsis or septic shock?

a

It has no role

b

It allows early recognition and intervention

c

It prevents infection from occurring

d

It replaces the need for antibiotics

9

Why is timely antibiotic administration crucial in sepsis management?

a

It prevents fever

b

It reduces mortality

c

It improves hydration

d

It prevents confusion

10

What supportive measures are typically initiated for a resident with suspected sepsis?

a

Oxygen therapy

b

Massage therapy

c

Bedrest only

d

Vitamin Supplement

11

What infection control practices can reduce the risk of sepsis in long-term care facilities?

Choose one or more answers

a

Hand hygiene

b

Proper wound care

c

Catheter care

d

Limiting resident mobility

e

Avoiding vaccinations

f

Using antibiotics for all residents

12

How can staff education and communication improve early recognition and treatment of sepsis?

a

By reducing unnecessary monitoring

b

By ensuring staff recognize warning signs and act promptly

c

By discouraging reporting of changes

d

13

What is the definition of sepsis?

a

A mild viral infection

b

A life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection

c

A localized skin infection

d

A chronic inflammatory condition

14

Which of the following is an early sign of sepsis in long-term care residents?

a

Increased appetite

b

Fever and tachycardia

c

Weight gain

d

Slow heart rate

15

Which vital sign change is most concerning for sepsis?

a

BP 140/90

b

HR 110, BP 90/60

c

HR 70, BP 120/80

d

Temp 98.6°F

16

16.What does the “S” in SBAR stand for when reporting suspected sepsis?

a

Symptoms

b

Situation

c

Signs

d

Summary

17

Which lab test is critical for sepsis evaluation?

a

Hemoglobin

b

Lactate Level

c

Cholesterol

d

Glucose

18

How many blood cultures should be obtained for suspected sepsis?

a

1

b

2

c

3

d

None

19

What is the first nursing action after recognizing sepsis signs?

a

Give oral fluids

b

Notify the provider immediately

c

Apply warm compresses

d

Wait for lab results

20

Which intervention is part of initial sepsis treatment?

a

Administer IV fluids and antibiotics as ordered

b

Apply oxygen

c

Encourage ambulation

d

Provide a high-protein snack

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Sepsis MSR FY 26Online version

by Jennifer Tomko

1.What is sepsis, and how does it differ from infection?

Why are residents in long-term care facilities at higher risk for developing sepsis?

What are the most common sources of infections that lead to sepsis in long-term care residents?

How does age affect the immune response and increase susceptibility to sepsis?

How might sepsis be present differently in older adults compared to younger patients?

Why is mental status often an early indicator of sepsis in elderly residents?

What vital signs are critical for identifying sepsis?

What role does frequent monitoring of residents play in preventing severe sepsis or septic shock?

Why is timely antibiotic administration crucial in sepsis management?

What supportive measures are typically initiated for a resident with suspected sepsis?

What infection control practices can reduce the risk of sepsis in long-term care facilities?

How can staff education and communication improve early recognition and treatment of sepsis?

What is the definition of sepsis?

Which of the following is an early sign of sepsis in long-term care residents?

Which vital sign change is most concerning for sepsis?

16.What does the “S” in SBAR stand for when reporting suspected sepsis?

Which lab test is critical for sepsis evaluation?

How many blood cultures should be obtained for suspected sepsis?

What is the first nursing action after recognizing sepsis signs?

Which intervention is part of initial sepsis treatment?