Sherpath—Pneumonia Practice Exam
Questions Solved Correctly.
Place the pathological process of pneumonia in order. - Answer 1. Release of cytokines, histamines, and
prostaglandins
2. Obstruction of the airway with mucus
3. Impaired CO2 and O2 exchange
4. Mucus and debris removed by alveolar macrophages
5. 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?"
Which patient conditions increase the risk of contracting pneumonia? - Answer AIDs
Coma
Congenital heart defect
A patient presents with symptoms of pneumonia. A sputum culture identifies the infectious agent as
bacterial in nature and the patient is placed on IV antibiotics. Within 48 hours, the patient's vital signs
return to normal, the patient has switched to oral antibiotics, is drinking fluids normally, and has had two
formed bowel movements. The patient asks the nurse, "When may I go home?" Based on the patient's
condition, what is the best response by the nurse? - Answer "You will likely be discharged soon."
A patient presents to the hospital with symptoms of pneumonia. The patient is treated with IV
antibiotics for five days and remains afebrile for 24 hours. What is the next step in the collaborative care
of this patient? - Answer Continue treatment
A patient presents with a productive cough with green sputum, a temperature of 102.5°F, and a SpO2 of
88%. Additionally, the patient reports severe pleural chest pain. The patient is diagnosed with viral
pneumonia. What is the appropriate collaborative care for this patient? - Answer Acetaminophen
Supplemental oxygen
Questions Solved Correctly.
Place the pathological process of pneumonia in order. - Answer 1. Release of cytokines, histamines, and
prostaglandins
2. Obstruction of the airway with mucus
3. Impaired CO2 and O2 exchange
4. Mucus and debris removed by alveolar macrophages
5. 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?"
Which patient conditions increase the risk of contracting pneumonia? - Answer AIDs
Coma
Congenital heart defect
A patient presents with symptoms of pneumonia. A sputum culture identifies the infectious agent as
bacterial in nature and the patient is placed on IV antibiotics. Within 48 hours, the patient's vital signs
return to normal, the patient has switched to oral antibiotics, is drinking fluids normally, and has had two
formed bowel movements. The patient asks the nurse, "When may I go home?" Based on the patient's
condition, what is the best response by the nurse? - Answer "You will likely be discharged soon."
A patient presents to the hospital with symptoms of pneumonia. The patient is treated with IV
antibiotics for five days and remains afebrile for 24 hours. What is the next step in the collaborative care
of this patient? - Answer Continue treatment
A patient presents with a productive cough with green sputum, a temperature of 102.5°F, and a SpO2 of
88%. Additionally, the patient reports severe pleural chest pain. The patient is diagnosed with viral
pneumonia. What is the appropriate collaborative care for this patient? - Answer Acetaminophen
Supplemental oxygen
