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Question 1

According to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021 guidelines, which agent is recommended as the first-line vasopressor for initial hemodynamic resuscitation in patients with septic shock?

Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) Dopamine Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Vasopressin

Correct Answer:

Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

Question 2

For adult patients with septic shock undergoing initial vasopressor resuscitation, what is the recommended target Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?

75 mmHg 65 mmHg 55 mmHg 85 mmHg

Correct Answer:

65 mmHg

Question 3

What is the recommended initial crystalloid fluid volume for resuscitation in sepsis-induced hypoperfusion or septic shock within the first 3 hours?

At least 30 mL/kg IV balanced crystalloid 50 mL/kg IV 5% Dextrose 10 mL/kg IV 0.9% Normal Saline 20 mL/kg IV 20% Albumin

Correct Answer:

At least 30 mL/kg IV balanced crystalloid

Question 4

Per the Sepsis-3 consensus definitions, which combination of clinical criteria defines septic shock?

SIRS criteria ≥ 2 plus positive blood cultures Sepsis with systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg resolving after 1000 mL saline SOFA score increase ≥ 2 points with normal serum lactate Sepsis requiring vasopressors to maintain MAP ≥ 65 mmHg AND serum lactate > 2 mmol/L despite adequate fluid resuscitation

Correct Answer:

Sepsis requiring vasopressors to maintain MAP ≥ 65 mmHg AND serum lactate > 2 mmol/L despite adequate fluid resuscitation

Question 5

Which fluid type is preferred over 0.9% Normal Saline for acute resuscitation of patients with sepsis or septic shock?

0.45% Sodium Chloride Balanced crystalloids (e.g., Plasmalyte-148 or Ringer's Lactate) Hydroxyethyl starch (HES 130/0.4) 10% Dextrose in Water

Correct Answer:

Balanced crystalloids (e.g., Plasmalyte-148 or Ringer's Lactate)

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