Chapter 13 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is Bacteremia?
A
Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream after a trauma or an infection.
2
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What is COVID-19?
A
An infectious disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that became a worldwide pandemic in 2020.
3
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What is Sepsis?
A
SIRS due to infection; a severe case indicates organ dysfunction.
4
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What is Septicemia?
A
A systemic disease associated with pathological microorganisms or toxins in the bloodstream.
5
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What is Septic shock?
A
Circulatory failure associated with severe sepsis.
6
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What is SIRS?
A
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome; a systemic response to infection or trauma with such symptoms as fever and tachycardia.
