NURS 2502 QUIZ 3 STUDY GUIDE A (LATEST UPDATE) REAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |100% CORRECT |
ALREADY GRADED A
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Ans✓✓✓Onset in the
community or within first 48 h of admission; Streococcus pneumoniae
most common.
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) Ans✓✓✓Occurs ≥48 h after
admission.
Aspiration Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Chemical/bacterial pneumonia resulting
from aspiration.
Opportunistic Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Pneumonia caused by pathogens like
Pneumocystis jirovecii, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Risk Factors for CAP Ans✓✓✓Older adult; chronic/coexisting
conditions; recent viral/influenza infection; tobacco/alcohol.
Risk Factors for HAP Ans✓✓✓Older adult; chronic lung disease;
altered LOC; aspiration; ETT/trach/NG/GT; immunocompromised;
mechanical ventilation.
Clinical Manifestations of Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Fever, chills, anorexia,
pleuritic chest pain, SOB, crackles/wheezes, cough ± sputum, tachypnea,
↑WBC, may develop respiratory acidosis.
, Mycoplasma Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Atypical pneumonia presenting with
fatigue/weakness, headache, sore throat, diarrhea, dry cough, low-grade
fever, mild chills, chest pain.
Diagnosis of Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Includes physical exam, CXR
showing increased density, sputum Gram stain & culture, and blood
cultures.
Management of Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Empiric anti-infectives tailored to
age, likely pathogen, immune status; supportive care includes IV fluids,
supplemental O₂, and respiratory monitoring.
Smoking Cessation Ans✓✓✓A preventive measure for respiratory
infections.
Influenza Vaccine Ans✓✓✓Inactivated for ≥50 y and at-risk groups;
live intranasal for 5-49 y without chronic disease.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Ans✓✓✓Recommended for ≥65 y
immunocompetent; <65 if chronic illness/immunocompromised.
Aspiration Syndrome Ans✓✓✓Condition resulting from aspiration of
gastric contents leading to potential chemical pneumonitis.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |100% CORRECT |
ALREADY GRADED A
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Ans✓✓✓Onset in the
community or within first 48 h of admission; Streococcus pneumoniae
most common.
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) Ans✓✓✓Occurs ≥48 h after
admission.
Aspiration Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Chemical/bacterial pneumonia resulting
from aspiration.
Opportunistic Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Pneumonia caused by pathogens like
Pneumocystis jirovecii, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Risk Factors for CAP Ans✓✓✓Older adult; chronic/coexisting
conditions; recent viral/influenza infection; tobacco/alcohol.
Risk Factors for HAP Ans✓✓✓Older adult; chronic lung disease;
altered LOC; aspiration; ETT/trach/NG/GT; immunocompromised;
mechanical ventilation.
Clinical Manifestations of Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Fever, chills, anorexia,
pleuritic chest pain, SOB, crackles/wheezes, cough ± sputum, tachypnea,
↑WBC, may develop respiratory acidosis.
, Mycoplasma Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Atypical pneumonia presenting with
fatigue/weakness, headache, sore throat, diarrhea, dry cough, low-grade
fever, mild chills, chest pain.
Diagnosis of Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Includes physical exam, CXR
showing increased density, sputum Gram stain & culture, and blood
cultures.
Management of Pneumonia Ans✓✓✓Empiric anti-infectives tailored to
age, likely pathogen, immune status; supportive care includes IV fluids,
supplemental O₂, and respiratory monitoring.
Smoking Cessation Ans✓✓✓A preventive measure for respiratory
infections.
Influenza Vaccine Ans✓✓✓Inactivated for ≥50 y and at-risk groups;
live intranasal for 5-49 y without chronic disease.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Ans✓✓✓Recommended for ≥65 y
immunocompetent; <65 if chronic illness/immunocompromised.
Aspiration Syndrome Ans✓✓✓Condition resulting from aspiration of
gastric contents leading to potential chemical pneumonitis.
