This is a quiz on pneumonia as taught by Chris Stokke in Nurse 180. As always, the usual disclaimers apply.
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Acute respiratory failure
Pneumonia
Aspiration
Bacteria
Virus
Both a and b
Both b and c
Both a and c
All of the above
True
False
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If fibrin deposits occur
If the fluid becomes too viscous
When respiratory muscles become weakened
Increases
Decreases
Becomes thicker
Becomes thinner
Atelectasis
Anectasis
Pneumothorax
Advanced age
Young age
Recent virus or flu
Chronic lung disease
Tobacco smoking
Sleep deprivation
Immobility
Decreased LOC
Mechanical ventilation
Feeding tube
High fever
Low fever
Productive cough
Non-productive cough
Significant elevation of WBC
Normal to slight elevation of WBC
Normal to minimal changes in CXR
CXR definitely shows infiltrates
High fever
Low fever
Productive cough
Non-productive cough
Significant elevation of WBC
Normal to slight elevation of WBC
Normal to minimal changes in CXR
CXR definitely shows infiltrates
Maintain patent airway
Look at sputum color and consistency
Wear a mask
Encourage the patient to wear a mask
Monitor O2 sats
O2 therapy and humidification if indicated
Encourage adequate intake and nutrition
Encourage fluid intake
Encourage activity
Allow rest
IS, pulmonary hygiene, C&DP
Suction PRN
Frequent position changes
Raise HOB
Rocephin
Zocin (Pipercillin)
Albuterol
Both a and b
Both a and c
Both b and c
All of the above
True
False
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