ACCS Infection Control and Sepsis Management Flashcards
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According to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, what is the recommended time window to initiate broad-spectrum antibiotics after sepsis recognition?
Answer: Within 1 hour
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommends administering broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour of sepsis recognition to reduce mortality.
Which of the following is the most reliable early biomarker for sepsis and systemic infection in the ICU?
Answer: Procalcitonin (PCT)
Procalcitonin rises rapidly and specifically in bacterial infections, making it the most reliable early biomarker for sepsis.
A patient meets Sepsis-3 criteria. Which intervention is the first priority after obtaining blood cultures?
Answer: Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
After blood cultures, immediate broad-spectrum antibiotic administration is the highest priority to reduce sepsis mortality.
Which organism is the most common cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in US ICUs?
Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA, is the leading cause of VAP in US ICUs, especially in patients ventilated beyond 4 days.
Which bundle element has the strongest evidence for preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)?
Answer: Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis during insertion
Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis during CVC insertion is the most evidence-based intervention for CLABSI prevention.
What is the initial fluid resuscitation recommendation for adults with septic shock in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign?
Answer: At least 30 mL/kg IV crystalloid within the first 3 hours
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommends at least 30 mL/kg of IV crystalloid within the first 3 hours for septic shock.