Sepsis Quiz

Which demeanour would indicate most indicate that a child is severely unwell?
A. Crying B. Silent C. Screaming D. Smiling
Which of these factors would lower the threshold required to treat a child for an infection? (1 mark)
A. The patient is on Chemotherapy B. The patient is on steroids C. The patient has a visable break in the skin D. all answers are correct
What route should a child be given antibiotics through if intravenous access is proving difficult to attain?
A. Per rectum (PR) B. Intraosseous (IO) C. Per oral (PO) D. Sub cutaneous (SC)
What are the 6c's of sepsis?
Which of these statements is not a myth regarding sepsis?
A. There is currently no point of care test (POCT) which helps to distinguish early sepsis from a simple viral infection in the acute setting B. The higher the temperature, the more severe the illness C. A fever that comes down with antipyretics is reassuring D. Blood tests such as FBC and CRP have a good sensitivity and specificity for sepsis E. Current available decision rules such as the NICE febrile child traffic light system have a good sensitivity and specificity for sepsis

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Which demeanour would indicate most indicate that a child is severely unwell?
A. Crying B. Silent C. Screaming D. Smiling
Which of these factors would lower the threshold required to treat a child for an infection? (1 mark)
A. The patient is on Chemotherapy B. The patient is on steroids C. The patient has a visable break in the skin D. all answers are correct
What route should a child be given antibiotics through if intravenous access is proving difficult to attain?
A. Per rectum (PR) B. Intraosseous (IO) C. Per oral (PO) D. Sub cutaneous (SC)
What are the 6c's of sepsis?
Blood Cultures, FBC & Lactate, IV fluids, IV antibiotics, monitor urine output, give oxygen
Which of these statements is not a myth regarding sepsis?
A. There is currently no point of care test (POCT) which helps to distinguish early sepsis from a simple viral infection in the acute setting B. The higher the temperature, the more severe the illness C. A fever that comes down with antipyretics is reassuring D. Blood tests such as FBC and CRP have a good sensitivity and specificity for sepsis E. Current available decision rules such as the NICE febrile child traffic light system have a good sensitivity and specificity for sepsis

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