Pneumonia (Sherpath)
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verified solutions
Place the pathological process of pneumonia in order. - answer
Release of cytokines, histamines, and prostaglandins
Obstruction of the airway with mucus
Impaired CO2 and O2 exchange
Mucus and debris removed by alveolar macrophages
Lung tissue functioning normally
A patient presents with signs and symptoms of pneumonia.
What patient history should the nurse obtain to learn more
, about the type of pneumonia the patient may have? - answer
"When was the last time you were hospitalized?"
A patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia would be expected
to be hospitalized within the last 48 hours. This question would
provide the nurse important information to differentiate
hospital-acquired pneumonia from community-acquired
pneumonia.
Which patient conditions increase the risk of contracting
pneumonia?
Select all that apply. - answer AIDS
Suppression of the immune system can cause an overgrowth of
bacteria, leading to an increased risk for pneumonia.
Coma
Intubation would be implemented for a comatose patient. Both
intubation and decreased consciousness interfere with the
normal cough reflex, allowing bacteria to grow, and causing
pneumonia.
Congenital heart defect
test questions with
verified solutions
Place the pathological process of pneumonia in order. - answer
Release of cytokines, histamines, and prostaglandins
Obstruction of the airway with mucus
Impaired CO2 and O2 exchange
Mucus and debris removed by alveolar macrophages
Lung tissue functioning normally
A patient presents with signs and symptoms of pneumonia.
What patient history should the nurse obtain to learn more
, about the type of pneumonia the patient may have? - answer
"When was the last time you were hospitalized?"
A patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia would be expected
to be hospitalized within the last 48 hours. This question would
provide the nurse important information to differentiate
hospital-acquired pneumonia from community-acquired
pneumonia.
Which patient conditions increase the risk of contracting
pneumonia?
Select all that apply. - answer AIDS
Suppression of the immune system can cause an overgrowth of
bacteria, leading to an increased risk for pneumonia.
Coma
Intubation would be implemented for a comatose patient. Both
intubation and decreased consciousness interfere with the
normal cough reflex, allowing bacteria to grow, and causing
pneumonia.
Congenital heart defect
