Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Best way to sterilize contaminated equipment with blood HIV positive patients
A
Bleach
2
Q
Risk of transmitting in needle sticks
A
Hep B > Hep C > HIV
3
Q
Testing for HCV?
A
RNA by PCR
It can be found up to 2 weeks after exposure
4
Q
Highest central line infection?
A
Femoral
5
Q
MCC of mortality in ICU?
A
Sepsis
6
Q
Pressors used In sepsis
A
Norepinephrine + vasopressin
7
Q
Cause of hypotension in sepsis
A
Venodilation due to decreased NO levels
Capillary leak resulting decrease circulation volume
Myocardial depression
8
Q
SIRS defines by 2 or more of the following
A
- Temp > 38 or <36
- HR > 90
- RR > 20
- WBC > 12000 or < 4000
