Pneumonia

Question 1

what is pneumonia

Answer 1

inflammation of the lung tissue caused by bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, or viruses
interferes with gas exchange-hypoxemia

Question 2

risk factors for pneumonia

Answer 2

smoking
chronic lung disease
immunosuppression
prolonged immobility
dysphagia/impaired cough reflex
advanced age
improper cleaning of respiratory equipment
travel
residence in a long-term care facility

Question 3

what are the different classifications of pneumonia

Answer 3

community-acquired pneumonia
healthcare associated pneumonia
hospital acquired pneumonia
ventilator associated pneumonia
aspiration pneumonia

Question 4

s&s of pneumonia

Answer 4

increased rr
dyspnea/orthopnea
headache
fever
pleuritic chest pain
malaise
cough-purulent sputum
breath sounds: crackles, diminished, wheezing
high wbc

Question 5

diagnostics for pneumonia

Answer 5

cxr
sputum culture
blood cultures
cbc
ABG

Question 6

treatment for pneumonia

Answer 6

antibiotics
anti-pyretic
anti-tussive
o2
hydration

Question 7

nursing interventions for pneumonia

Answer 7

elevate head of bed
promote rest
promote fluid intake
manage nutrition w/ small frequent meals
monitor and manage potential complications

Question 8

potential complications for pneumonia

Answer 8

hypotension
sepsis shock
respiratory failure
pleural effusion

Question 9

prevention of pneumonia

Answer 9

pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
flu shot
hand hygiene
clean respiratory equipment frequently
smoking cessation
rest and healthy diet
hydration