WorksheetsWAAW Session 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
1. All has led to the increase in AMR, except?
Continuing broad spectrum antibiotic when narrower spectrum antibiotic is available according to blood culture and sensitivity
Patients not completing the full course of antibiotics
Poor infection control in healthcare facilities
Discontinuing antibiotics early when source control is achieved with good clinical improvement
What are the antibiotics that are associated with collateral damage and emergence of MRO? Choose 3.
Ceftriaxone
Meropenem
Ciprofloxacin
Cloxacillin
The first international sepsis definition was defined in the year of
1981
1991
2001
2011
Which of the following is a true statement based on Sepsis-3 definition?
Septic shock is a sepsis-induced hypotension persisting despite adequate fluid resuscitation or elevated lactate level ≥ 4 mmol/L
Sepsis associated with organ dysfunction, hypoperfusion and hypotension is considered as severe sepsis.
Sepsis is defined as any suspected infections with ≥ 2 SIRS criteria
Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection
The following scoring systems are recommended to recognize sepsis EXCEPT
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
Which of the following statements are FALSE?
IVI noradrenaline is the first line vasopressor for septic shock
IVI vasopressor or inotrope agents can be administered via peripheral line
IV vitamin C is recommended for all patient with sepsis or septic shock
Crystalloid is the fluid of choice for resuscitation of septic shock
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the HTAR severe sepsis pathway?
Uses a combination of SIRS and NEWS scoring to detect & stratify sepsis
Sepsis team will be activated if the patient is in sepsis with multiorgan failure
Septic patient not in shock does not require sepsis team activation
All sepsis team activation must have respective discipline’s specialist input.
Which antibiotic suitable to be given using elastomeric pump over 24 hours? Choose 2
Cloxacillin
Cefazolin
Meropenem
Ceftazidime
What are the benefits of OPAT? Choose 2
Suitable for AOR patient
Reduce risk of HAI
Improve patient’s QOL
Prolong hospital stay
Which one is the exclusion criteria for OPAT?
Clinically stable liver abscess
Adequate social support
Neutropenia
Require prolong IV antibiotic
