Question

A 67-year-old man with fever, hypotension, confusion, and suspected urinary source is assessed as high risk for sepsis. What is the single most important time-critical action?

Accepted Answer

Administer broad-spectrum IV antibiotics within 1 hour

Answer

Immediate IV crystalloids only

Answer

Send urine and blood cultures then observe

Answer

CT abdomen and pelvis before antibiotics

Answer

Start low-dose vasopressors in primary care

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with fever, hypotension, confusion, and suspected urinary source is assessed as high risk for sepsis. What is the single most important time-critical action?