Sepsis Quiz: Multiple-Choice Questions

Sepsis Quiz MCQ Questions and Answers:

1. What is less characteristic of sepsis?
a) tachycardia;
b) leukocytosis;
c) anuria;
d) increase in body temperature;
Answer: C

2. The causative agents of surgical sepsis do not include:
a) Escherichia coli;
b) hemolytic streptococcus;
c) Staphylococcus aureus;
d) proteus;
Answer: D

3. Complications of sepsis do not include:
a) pneumonia;
b) bedsores;
c) thromboembolism;
d) cachexia;
Answer: C

4. All of the following can be sources of surgical sepsis except:
a) deep burns;
b) closed fracture;
c) wounds;
d) carbuncle of the face;
Answer: B

5. What therapeutic measures can not be recommended for sepsis?
a) opening of a purulent focus;
b) administration of antibiotics;
c) restriction of the introduction of fluids;
d) blood transfusion;
Answer: A

6. One of the most important components of treatment for sepsis is:
a) massage;
b) antibiotic therapy;
c) physiotherapy exercises;
d) physiotherapeutic procedures;
Answer: B

7. Which of the following contributes to the development of sepsis?
a) diabetes mellitus;
b) hypertension;
c) acromegaly;
d) bronchial asthma;
Answer: D

8. What is most important in the treatment of sepsis?
a) strict bed rest;
b) careful collection of anamnesis;
c) treatment of concomitant disease;
d) elimination of the primary focus;
Answer: C

9. Blood for bacterial culture in sepsis must be taken:
a) at normal body temperature of the patient;
b) with chills and at the height of the temperature reaction;
c) immediately after the temperature drops;
d) 6-12 hours after the abolition of antibiotics
Answer: B