Midterm Exam: PN4003 / PN 4003 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Variations in Health | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - SCC

Midterm Exam: PN4003 / PN 4003
(Latest Update )
Variations in Health | Questions and
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
SCC

Question:
what is pneumonia
Answer:
inflammation of the lungs and bronchioles and alveoli
- infectious secretions interfere with gas exchange
- immobility increases risk + COPD




Question:
causes of pneumonia
Answer:
acute infection
- radiation therapy
- aspiration of foreign object
- chemical ingestion of inhalation

,Question:
S&S of pneumonia?
Answer:
fever


- chills


- productive cough


- chest discomfort


- rust colored sputum


- pain when breathing




Question:
Can pneumonia crackles in the lungs be treated with cough suppressants?
Answer:
Should try to avoid as crackles mean fluid or secretions that you want to
cough out

, Question:
Complications of pneumonia
Answer:
-Pleurisy
-Pleural effusion
-Atelectasis
-Bacteremia
-Lung abscess
-Empyema
-Pericarditis
-Meningitis
-Sepsis
-Acute respiratory failure
-Pneumothorax




Question:
What is COPD
Answer:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
- limited airflow in and out of lungs