Infection controlQuestion 249 of 1700
A resident has an infection. Which finding counts toward the sepsis warning criteria?
- Heart rate of 70 beats per minute
- Heart rate greater than 90 beats per minute
- Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute
- Temperature of 37 degrees Celsius
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Correct answer: Heart rate greater than 90 beats per minute
A heart rate over 90 is one criterion. Two or more criteria in a resident with an infection mean you tell the nurse right away.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.7: Signs and Symptoms of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026