Respiratory
Pathophysiology
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung parenchyma causing inflammation and consolidation (filling of alveoli with fluid, white blood cells, and debris). Bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the lungs through inhalation or aspiration, overwhelming local defense mechanisms. The inflammatory response causes alveolar edema, impaired gas exchange, and the characteristic productive cough with purulent sputum. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the most common type.
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Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding BEST differentiates bacterial pneumonia from viral pneumonia?
Question 2 of 5
A pneumonia patient is ordered to have a sputum culture collected. What is the BEST time to collect the specimen?
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is MOST important for preventing pneumonia in a post-operative patient?
Question 4 of 5
A patient with pneumonia has a respiratory rate of 32 and SpO2 of 88%. What is the priority nursing action?
Question 5 of 5
Which position optimizes gas exchange in a patient with right-sided pneumonia?
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