Sepsis Protocol

Question 1

A heart rate greater greater than ____ is an indicator of sepsis.

a. 80
b. 90
c. 100
d. 110

Answer 1

b. 90

Question 2

A RR greater than ___ is an indicator of sepsis.

a. 12
b. 20
c. 22
d. 30

Answer 2

c. 22

Question 3

PaCO2 greater than ____ mmHg is an indicator of sepsis.

a. 25
c. 30
c. 32
d. 35

Answer 3

c. 32

Question 4

A need for ___ ventilation is an indicator of sepsis.

Answer 4

mechanical

Question 5

Systolic BP less than or equal to ___ mmHg is an indicator of sepsis.

a. 100
b. 90
c. 80
d. 70

Answer 5

b. 90

Question 6

A temperature greater than ___ or less than ____ is considered an indicator of sepsis.

Answer 6

100.4 F/38 C; 96.8 F/36 C

Question 7

Blood glucose that is (higher/lower/either higher or lower) than normal values is an indicator of sepsis.

Answer 7

either higher or lower than normal

Question 8

T/F: A change in mental status may be an indicator of sepsis

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Formula for MAP?

Answer 9

MAP = (SBP + ((2)DBP)/3