Step on Sepsis quiz- 2026 Question Title * 1. Sepsis is A type of bacterial infection A chronic immune disease that flares up during stress A body's extreme and life-threatening response to an infection A result of not enough sleep Question Title * 2. Sepsis can originate from Bacterial Fungal Viral All of the above Question Title * 3. Sepsis is contagious True False Question Title * 4. Most sepsis cases originate from community acquired infections True False Question Title * 5. If sepsis symptoms were a song lyric, which would be most relevant? “Shake it off, I shake it off” “I feel like I’m dying” “I'm on top of the world, hey!” “Nothing lasts forever” Question Title * 6. Norther Health uses which criteria to trigger sepsis management guidelines? NEWS2 SIRS 1 MET or 2 concurrent PreMets in an infective patient QSOFA Question Title * 7. Why is prompt antibiotic administration critical in sepsis management? A- Reduces need for monitoring B- Delayed antibiotics are associated with increased mortality C- Prompt antibiotic treatment can reduce patient hospital LOS D- B&C Question Title * 8. Which scenario can place one at risk for sepsis? Having an IV line or central line inserted Someone undergoing chemotherapy A patient who is 2 weeks post-partum All of the above Question Title * 9. Which of the below conditions is a common source of maternal sepsis? Chorioamnionitis (infection of the amniotic fluid and membrane) Post Partum Haemorrhage Gestational Diabetes Braxton Hicks contractions Question Title * 10. Which age group is at a greater risk of developing sepsis? Teenagers School aged children Infants under 12 months old- especially neonates Risk is the same across all paediatric age groups Question Title * 11. Select the correct statements (multiple answers apply) Culture results are required before commencing treatment for sepsis Patients undergoing treatment for sepsis require thorough documentation of their diagnosis and management on EMR Lactate levels can help identify early stages of deterioration Sepsis does not occur in young healthy individuals Question Title * 12. Upon discharge, a patient who was treated for sepsis should A- Be given a high-five B- Be given a Northern Health sepsis information brochure that can be found on the NH intranet in 8 different languages C- Be told that they are now immune to sepsis for life D- B & C Question Title * 13. Post-sepsis syndrome is a condition that can affect up to 50% of survivors. True False Question Title * 14. Which of these are recognisable symptoms of Post Sepsis Syndrome? Altered taste or smell Extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain and memory loss Hair loss All of the above Question Title * 15. Please include your name, email address, area of work so that we can notify you if you win! Done
