You are transporting a 45-year-old male patient who shows signs of sepsis: fever, hypotension, and altered mental status. What is the most critical initial intervention to perform during transport?
Administering intravenous fluids is essential for stabilizing a septic patient by increasing circulating blood volume and improving tissue perfusion. Blood cultures are crucial for identifying the pathogen but are not the critical initial step. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are vital but secondary to stabilizing cardiovascular status. Administering antipyretics is less critical initially compared to stabilizing hemodynamics and combating infection.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What is sepsis and how does it affect the body?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
Why is administering intravenous fluids the most critical initial intervention?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What role do broad-spectrum antibiotics play in sepsis management?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
BCEN CFRN
Medical Emergencies
Your Score:
Report Issue
Bash, the Crucial Exams Chat Bot
AI Bot
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Nursing and Medical Assistants Package Join Premium for Full Access