A 64-year-old woman with suspected severe CAP needs ICU admission criteria. She has RR 34, PaO₂/FiO₂ 240, BUN 24, confusion. No shock or ventilation. ...

Question

A 64-year-old woman with suspected severe CAP needs ICU admission criteria. She has RR 34, PaO₂/FiO₂ 240, BUN 24, confusion. No shock or ventilation. Does she meet severe CAP?

Accepted Answer

Yes, she has >=3 minor criteria

Answer

No, needs a major criterion

Answer

No, only 1 minor criterion

Answer

Yes, any single minor criterion is sufficient

Answer

Needs positive blood cultures first

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP Criteria

A 64-year-old woman with suspected severe CAP needs ICU admission criteria. She has RR 34, PaO₂/FiO₂ 240, BUN 24, confusion. No shock or ventilation. Does she meet severe CAP?