For an Infection to Progress to Septic Shock, Which of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

For an infection to progress to septic shock, which of the following must occur?

• A) The individual must be immunosuppressed.
• B) The myocardium must be impaired.
• C) The infection must be gram negative.
• D) Bacteria must enter the bloodstream.

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Definitions:

Inhibits Fertilization

Describes a process or substance that prevents the union of sperm and egg, subsequently blocking conception.

Uterine Wall

The muscular layer of the uterus where the embryo implants and grows during pregnancy.

Pregnant Woman

A female individual in the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her uterus.

First Trimester

The initial phase of pregnancy from conception up to approximately 12 weeks, characterized by crucial developmental stages for the embryo/fetus.