Sepsis Knowledge

2. Sepsis is the leading cause of ______ in U.S. hospitals.
5. If a patient has 2 or more ______ criteria and has a confirmed of suspected infection, they may be diagnosed with sepsis.
7. When a patient screens positive for sepsis,a ________ acid should be drawn.
8. A ______ culture should be drawn before starting antibiotics in suspected sepsis.
9. A severe drop in blood pressure associated with sepsis.
10. It is recommended to start antibiotic treatment within ____ hour for patients with sepsis.
12. Common sites of infection that can lead to sepsis include: _____, urinary tract,skin,abdomen,and pelvis.
14. A ______, is a set of evidence-based interventions implemented for the management of sepsis.

1. Every 2 _________ someone dies of sepsis in the U.S.
3. Providing _______ about sepsis can reduce patient anxiety and improve outcomes.
4. The risk of sepsis can be reduced by ________ infections.
5. ______ is the body's overwhelming response to infection.
6. Life-threatening condition characterized by persistent low blood pressure and organ dysfunction.
8. Type of treatment involving rapid administration of intravenous fluids in sepsis.
11. Sepsis is a medical _________ and requires immediate treatment.
13. Suspect sepsis, ______ lives!!