Exam 18: Care of the Patient With Sepsis

The dose of vasopressin has been titrated upward over several hours for a patient being treated for septic shock. Which finding indicates that the patient is experiencing toxic effects of this medication? Select all that apply.

A patient in the emergency department is demonstrating signs of sepsis. Which interventions should the nurse implement as part of the sepsis resuscitation bundle? Select all that apply.

A patient receiving care for sepsis is having blood samples drawn to evaluate specific organ functioning. Why is this being done? Select all that apply.

Which action should the nurse implement to help reduce the fever in a patient with sepsis?

What are the two most common sources of infection that can lead to sepsis when caring for an older patient?

A patient with severe sepsis is not responding to treatment. What should the nurse include when planning the care of this patient?

What is the overall goal of providing fluid resuscitation and vasopressors to a patient in septic shock?

Which statement accurately describes the purpose of sedation interruption for a patient to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?

While caring for a patient with sepsis, the nurse suspects that disseminated intravascular coagulation is developing. What did the nurse assess in the patient? Select all that apply.

What should the nurse do when administering antibiotics to a patient with sepsis?

The nurse implementing the sepsis management bundle for a patient in the intensive care unit is aware of which information about this bundle?

The nurse evaluates a patient with sepsis for the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What is a sign that the patient may have developed this complication?

The nurse prepares a patient for surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which intervention should reduce the patient's risk of developing a surgical site infection? Select all that apply.

The nurse evaluates a patient for the presence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Which assessment data indicates the presence of SIRS?

Why should the nurse implement actions to prevent the onset of catheter-related infections in a patient receiving care in the intensive care unit?

Which action is a part of the bundle of measures used to prevent nosocomial catheter-related infections?