Sepsis Recognition Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• sepsis : _ is a blood infection that can potentially be life threatening if not recognized early.
• altered : _ mental status, abnormal temperature, tachycardia and tachypnea are key elements of sepsis.
• fluids : _ bolus of 30 ml/kg is important to prevent hypotension.
• hypotension : _ despite adequate fluid resuscitation or lactic level greater than 4 are criteria of septic shock
• arrival : _ time is important information when determining time's for lactic acid.
• first : _ lactic acid is within 3 hours of arrival?
• vasopressor : _ initiation is important for septic shock patient who are hypotensive.
• tachycardia : _ is an elevated heart rate and is a criteria for determining sepsis.
• organ : _ failure is indicative of severe sepsis.
• broad spectrum : _ antibiotic should always be given first?
• blood : _ culture are always drawn before antibiotics.
• september : _ is designated sepsis awareness month.
• two : _ vital signs, including temperature, post fluids bolus helps determine whether adequate resuscitation was acquired.
• temperature : _ is one of the marker's used to help diagnose sepsis.
• hypothermia : _ or hyperthermia can occur in septic cases.
• respiratory : _ rate greater than 22 is another criteria for determining sepsis.