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NUR 426 - Cellulitis & Sepsis test questions and answers
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NUR 426 - Cellulitis & Sepsistest questions and answers
Cellulitis is the inflammation of _______________ tissues, can include deep
inflammation due to ____________ produced by the _____________
subcutaneous, enzymes, bacteria
Cellulitis is a (disseminated/localized/systemic) infection
localized
Cellulitis is a (primary/secondary) condition
Can be either
Systemic symptoms of cellulitis include ______________, ________________, and
_______________
malaise, chills, fever
The area affected by cellulitis will appear _____________, ______________,
________________and will have __________________
hot, erythematous, tender, diffuse borders
What is a disseminated infection?
Infection spreads beyond the primary site of infection
Cellulitis may progress to ______________ if not treated appropriately
gangrene
Treatment of cellulitis includes ____________________________,
________________________, ______________________, and ________________ in localized
infections and ____________________ in systemic infections
hot compresses, cool compresses, elevation, immobilization, and
antibiotics
About __% of patients with sepsis go into septic shock
15%
Septic shock has a fatality rate of over __%
50%
Septic shock accounts for around __% of ICU admissions
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