WorksheetsSepsis Awareness Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is sepsis?
A medical emergency that needs treatment right away
A type of vaccine
A mild cold
A broken bone
Why is it important for parents to know the signs of sepsis?
So they can get medical attention early
So they can avoid eating vegetables
So they can skip vaccinations
So they can sleep more
If your child is sick and not getting better, what should you do?
Call your doctor or get medical care
Wait and see
Give them candy
Ignore the symptoms
What is the main reason sepsis is dangerous?
It can damage organs and cause death
It makes you hungry
It causes sneezing
It helps you sleep
What is the immune system supposed to do when the body gets an infection?
Fight the infection
Cause more infections
Stop working
Make you tired
What happens when the immune system overreacts during an infection?
It damages the body's organs
It makes you stronger
It helps you heal faster
It causes a rash
What type of breathing can be a sign of sepsis?
Fast, shallow breathing
Slow, deep breathing
Noisy breathing
Breathing through the mouth
Who can sepsis affect?
People of any age
Only children
Only adults
Only elderly people
Which of the following is NOT a sign of sepsis?
Sneezing
Fever
Shivering
Very low temperature
What is an arterial line used for in sepsis treatment?
To measure blood pressure constantly from inside the arteries
To check vision
To measure body temperature
To test reflexes
What is a possible reason for a weak immune system that increases sepsis risk?
Medicines that block the immune system
Drinking milk
Playing video games
Reading books
What is the purpose of giving antibiotics through an intravenous (IV) line to a patient?
To fight infection
To reduce pain
To help with digestion
To increase appetite
What is a central line?
A bigger IV line that goes into a larger vein
A type of medicine
A breathing machine
A type of vaccine
What does ECMO do for a patient?
Takes over for the heart and lungs
Improves hearing
Heals broken bones
Reduces swelling
What can help lower the chances of sepsis?
Preventing infections
Eating more sugar
Sleeping less
Exercising more
What do vaccines help prevent?
Bacteria and viruses from causing infections
Broken bones
Tooth decay
Sunburn
What does a ventilator help with?
Breathing
Walking
Hearing
Seeing
What should you do to any cuts or scrapes to ensure they heal as expected?
Ignore them
Clean them well and keep a close eye on them
Cover them with dirt
Leave them open to air
When was the medical information reviewed?
April 2024
January 2022
December 2023
March 2021
