Continued Scribe Education: Pneumonia

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    Which of the following diagnostic tests definitely diagnoses pneumonia?

    • CT Head
    • Chest X-ray
    • Lactic acid level
    • Bronchoscopy
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This quiz, titled 'Continued Scribe Education: Pneumonia', assesses knowledge on pneumonia diagnostics, daily monitoring tests, and treatment plans. It enhances understanding of pneumonia management in clinical settings, essential for healthcare education.

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  • 2. 

    True or False: A patient should be diagnosed with Community Acquired Pneumonia if symptoms began while they were in a nursing home

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This is false. Patients living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes are at higher risk for developing pneumonia than an average person out in the community. Therefore, this is healthcare acquired pneumonia.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following tests should you be following on a daily basis in any patient with pneumonia? Check all that apply

    • CBC w/ diff

    • CT Chest

    • Blood cultures

    • Sputum cultures

    • CMP

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. CBC w/ diff
    A. Blood cultures
    A. Sputum cultures
    Explanation
    CT chest is not required in every case of pneumonia. While a CMP is extremely important and should be monitored every day, it is not required in the setting of pneumonia.

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  • 4. 

    Based on the powerpoint you reviewed, you should know the basic frontline treatment for pneumonia as well as the tests that you should monitor daily. Given that information, read the following prompt. Then, please write an assessment and plan for ONLY the pneumonia:"Ms. Wilkins is a 76 year old female who was brought to the ED from her nursing home with a productive cough and fever that began two days ago.  CXR in the ED was suspicious for an infiltrate in the left upper lobe. Given her risk factors the decision was made to admit her to hospitalist services"

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