RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 47, Issue 2, Article 2 – Understanding Sepsis

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 47, Issue 2, Article 2 – Understanding Sepsis

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. Ontario RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

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1. What is Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)?
2. In veterinary medicine, sepsis is mostly diagnosed by the presence of SIRS with an infection. Which of the following parameters is included in the SIRS criteria?
3. Hypotension in septic shock is caused by:
4. Pro-inflammatory cytokines promote inflammation responses and can be triggered by:
5. Which of the following patients is suspected to be septic?
6. Which of the following clinical signs may be observed in a feline patient with septic shock?
7. What is the typical dosage and rate of fluid boluses administered to treat septic patients with no cardiac concerns?
8. It is recommended that antimicrobial medication be administered within what time frame?
9. Which of the following is part of the perfusion parameters?
10. Which of the following medications is administered for correcting hypotension in septic shock?