Pneumonia
1)Pneumonia is defined as
a)inflammation and consolidation of the lungs.
b)fever and cough caused by an infection.
c)decreased oxygen delivery to the bloodstream.
d)dyspnea caused by an infection in the lungs.
2)The basic cause of pneumonia is
a)a compromised immune system.
b)an infection with a microorganism.
c)aspiration.
d)damage to the lungs caused by a chronic disease.
3)People at a high risk for developing pneumonia include
a)the elderly.
b)young women.
c)adolescents.
d)young men.
4)People at a high risk for developing pneumonia include
a)those between ages 30-50.
b)adolescent boys.
c)the very young.
d)people who do not smoke.
5)Aspiration is defined as
a)difficulty breathing.
b)movement of a foreign substance into the lungs.
c)blue discoloration of the skin.
d)excess loss of body fluid.
6)People who are at risk for aspiration include
a)those with high blood pressure.
b)the very young and the very old.
c)people who smoke cigarettes.
d)people who have had a stroke.
7)Which of the following is a reflex that prevents aspiration?
a)The gag reflex.
b)The Babinksi reflex.
c)The aspiration reflex.
d)The swallow reflex.
8)Risk factors that increase the chance of developing pneumonia include
a)female gender.
b)COPD.
c)abstinence from alcohol.
d)receiving the pneumonia vaccine.
9)Risk factors that increase the chance of developing pneumonia include
a)age between 30 and 50.
b)receiving the influenza vaccine.
c)a compromised immune system.
d)previous use of antibiotics.
10) The signs and symptoms of pneumonia are, basically, caused by
a)inflammation and consolidation.
b)dyspnea and fever.
c)the treatment with antibiotics.
d)a compromised immune system.
11) Consolidation in the lungs
a)is the primary cause of fever.
b)increases oxygen delivery to the bloodstream.
c)only happens with bacterial pneumonia.
d)decreases oxygen delivery to the bloodstream.
12) The primary signs of pneumonia are
a)nausea and vomiting.
b)fever and chills.
c)a productive cough and dyspnea.
d)confusion and sweating.
13) Decreased oxygen delivery in a patient who has pneumonia can cause
a)fever.
b)confusion.
c)chills.
d)vomiting.
14) The most serious complication of pneumonia is
a)sepsis.
b)tachycardia.
c)dehydration.
d)confusion.
15) A CXR may be needed to distinguish influenza from pneumonia.
a)True.
b)False.
16) Pneumonia is primarily treated with
a)anti-inflammatories.
b)analgesics.
c)antibiotics.
d)vaccines.
17) Antibiotics will not be effective if pneumonia is caused by
a)bacteria.
b)infection.
c)aspiration.
d)a virus.
18) Symptomatic-supportive care for pneumonia should include
a)vaccines and patient isolation.
b)rest and fluids.
c)handwashing and cough etiquette.
d)anti-viral drugs.
19) If a patient has pneumonia
a)standard precautions and cough etiquette should be used.
b)the patient should be in isolation and healthcare personnel should wear masks.
c)the patient should be put in a room with someone who is immunocompromised.
d)hospitalization is mandatory; the patient cannot be managed at home.
20) A physician or a supervisor should be notified immediately if
a)the patient develops fever and a cough.
b)the patient has nausea and vomiting.
c)the patient is confused and hypotensive.
d)the patient has chills and sweating.
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