Asepsis and sepsis

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

The body’s ability to remain consistent and stable all the time. They stay in a normal range

Question 2

BP decrease

Answer 2

there is a loss of blood, which means less pressure is exerted on the walls of the arteries

Question 3

Heart rate increase

Answer 3

The heart is pumping harder in order for more blood to circulate the blood

Question 4

Respirations increase

Answer 4

More oxygen is required in the body for the red blood cells (heart rate increases)

Question 5

Oxygen Saturation Levels decrease

Answer 5

breathing is not as strong, less blood, and they carry oxygen, all the blood travels towards the core and it is measured in your fingers or toe

Question 6

temperature can indicate…

Answer 6

infection is present if high

Question 7

Side effects of high fever

Answer 7

the brain becomes fried and you can get a seizure

Question 8

Sepsis

Answer 8

Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection (aka blood poisoning)

Question 9

septicemia

Answer 9

bacterial infections in the blood

Question 10

How does septicemia lead to sepsis

Answer 10

1.Poisons are released by the bacteria involved in septicemia
2.The immune systems creates an inflammatory response to these poisons which is referred to as sepsis
3.Blood pressure drops which can lead to heart and respiratory failure

Question 11

Sepsis leads…

Answer 11

Sepsis leads to septic shock which can cause death