What Symptom Would Not Usually Be Found in a Bacterial

question 21

Multiple Choice

What symptom would not usually be found in a bacterial contamination reaction?

• A) Tachycardia
• B) Hypotension
• C) Hemoglobinuria
• D) Fever

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Definitions:

Bacteremia

The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, which can be transient, continuous, or intermittent.

Blood Cultures

Laboratory tests conducted to detect the presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood, often used to diagnose infections.

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the pH, oxygen, and carbon dioxide levels in the blood from an artery, used to check the functioning of the patient's lungs.

Hematoma Formation

The accumulation of blood outside of blood vessels, forming a clot or mass under the skin or in an organ as a result of broken blood vessels.