NCLEX Quiz about Sepsis. 🩺 Sepsis is a serious medical condition caused by the body's overwhelming response to an infection. It occurs when the body's immune system releases chemicals into the bloodstream to fight an infection, but instead, these chemicals cause inflammation throughout the body, which can damage multiple organ systems and impair their function. Sepsis can be life-threatening, and early detection and treatment are critical to improve patient outcomes. #nextgenerationnclex #nextg