Community Acquired Pneumonia Test |Questions with Complete Solutions
Explain the difference between community acquired pneumonia, hospital acquired pneumonia, and ventilator associated pneumonia. - Ans 1. CAP- community-dwelling outpatient or inpatient if diagnosis is within 48 hours of admission 2. HAP- patient has been in the hospital more than 48 hours before diagnosis 3. VAP- 48-72 hours after endotracheal intubation patient is diagnosed What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia? - Ans 1. fever / chills 2. SOB / hypoxemia 3. cough / sputum production / purulent sputum 4. leukocytosis or leukopenia 5. pleuritic chest pain 6. tachypnea 7. uremia 8. hypotension 9. confusio
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