The Difference Between Primary and Secondary Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

question 10

Multiple Choice

The difference between primary and secondary multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is that primary MODS is the result of

• A) widespread systemic inflammation that results in dysfunction of organs not involved in the initial insult.
• B) direct organ injury.
• C) disorganization of the immune system response.
• D) widespread disruption of the coagulation system.