FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

Question #: 22
Topic #: 1

[All MBLEx Questions]

Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?

AExcess iron in the blood

BA bacterial infection

CInsufficient carbohydrate intake

DLowered glucose levels in the blood

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: C

Systole and diastole refer to the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phase of a heart beat.

by Jennie at May 21, 2024, 06:36 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium MBLEx Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Katie

2 months ago

Lowered glucose levels? I think my blood sugar just dropped reading that option. B is the way to go.

upvoted 0 times

...

Monte

2 months ago

C'mon, it's got to be B. Sepsis is no joking matter, unlike my friend Micaela's pun.

upvoted 0 times

Stevie

18 days ago

Yes, sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

upvoted 0 times

...

Hubert

19 days ago

I agree, sepsis is a serious condition that can result from a bacterial infection.

upvoted 0 times

...

Shawnda

20 days ago

Definitely B. A bacterial infection can lead to sepsis.

upvoted 0 times

...

Latonia

21 days ago

D) Lowered glucose levels in the blood

upvoted 0 times

...

Milly

26 days ago

C) Insufficient carbohydrate intake

upvoted 0 times

...

Elke

30 days ago

B) A bacterial infection

upvoted 0 times

...

Johnetta

1 months ago

A) Excess iron in the blood

upvoted 0 times

...

Micaela

3 months ago

I thought sepsis was caused by excess iron, but I guess that's just my iron-y sense of humor.

upvoted 0 times

Lemuel

1 months ago

D) Lowered glucose levels in the blood

upvoted 0 times

...

Jenelle

1 months ago

C) Insufficient carbohydrate intake

upvoted 0 times

...

Alica

1 months ago

B) A bacterial infection

upvoted 0 times

...

Herman

2 months ago

A) Excess iron in the blood

upvoted 0 times

...

Ethan

3 months ago

Definitely B) A bacterial infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's overreactive response to an infection.

upvoted 0 times

Tula

2 months ago

Excess iron in the blood wouldn't cause sepsis.

upvoted 0 times

...

Timothy

2 months ago

It's important to seek medical help if you suspect sepsis.

upvoted 0 times

...

Starr

3 months ago

B) A bacterial infection can definitely lead to sepsis.

upvoted 0 times

...

Rodrigo

3 months ago

I agree, sepsis is a serious condition.

upvoted 0 times

...

Ligia

3 months ago

But what about excess iron in the blood? Could that also lead to sepsis?

upvoted 0 times

...

Tyra

3 months ago

I agree with Xenia, a bacterial infection can cause sepsis.

upvoted 0 times

...

Xenia

4 months ago

I think a bacterial infection would lead to sepsis.

upvoted 0 times

...