Which Conditions May Be Indicative of a Systemic Infection

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which conditions may be indicative of a systemic infection?

• A)Temp = 37.5° C, heart rate = 76
• B)Temp = 38.5° C, respiratory rate = 26 to 30
• C)White blood cell count = 5000, heart rate = 90
• D)Temp = 36.5° C, respiratory rate = 18,

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Definitions:

Principle of Parsimony

A principle suggesting that one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed to explain something.

Anecdotal Evidence

Information derived from personal stories, experiences, or observations, without scientific backing, often used to support or refute a claim or belief.

Parsimonious

Describing an approach that is simple or economical in nature, often used in scientific theories that prefer the simplest explanation.

Statistically Significant

A result or effect size in an experiment or study that is unlikely to have occurred by chance, indicating a meaningful difference or relationship.