PNEUMONIA

Question 1

Who are at risk of developing pneumonia?

Answer 1

-Older adults

-Immunocompromised patients

Question 2

What should you do to patient before starting an antibiotic therapy?

Answer 2

-Obtain Specimen for Sputum C&S

Question 3

What electrolyte imbalance does patient experience with Pneumonia?

Answer 3

-ELEVEATED BUN

-HYPERNATREMIA

—> patient is dehydrated

Question 4

What are the 2 known cause of Pneumonia?

Answer 4

1. Community acquired
   -Aspiration
   -Toxic inhalation
   -Bacteria, Virus, Fungi
2. Hospital acquires
   -Mechanical ventilation
   -Aspiration
   -environment
   -equipment and supplies

Question 5

What is the CM of a patient experiencing Pneumonia?

Answer 5

H a T T

-Hypoxemia
-Tachypnea
-Tachycardia

D O P E
-Dyspnea
-Orthopnea
-Pleural Chest Pain
-Elevated WBC

F P C C
-Fever
-Productive Cough
-Crackles
-Chills

Question 6

What are the 5 nursing intervention for Pneumonia?

Answer 6

-Early recognition
-TCDB
-Lung Hygiene
-Infection Control
-Pneumococcal Vaccination

Question 7

This type of Pneumonia is MORE DIFFICULT to treat

Answer 7

Community Acquired Pneumonia

Question 8

Describe Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia

Answer 8

-Type of HAP
-occurs 48hrs after intubation

Question 9

Negative effect of HAP and VAP

Answer 9

1. Increased Hospital Stay
2. Increased Cost
3. Sicker patient
4. Increased Mortality

Question 10

How to prevent HAP and VAP?

Answer 10

1. Hand Hygiene
2. Oral Care
3. Trach Care

Question 11

What is Aspiration Pneumonia?

Answer 11

Abnormal entry of material to trachea or lungs

Question 12

CM for Aspiration Pneumonia?

Answer 12

D A S a L

-Dyspnea
-Alcohol Intake
-Seizure
-LOC

Question 13

What is Opportunistic Pneumonia?

Answer 13

it occurs in immunocompromised people

Question 14

This is the most common pneumonia in people with HIV

Answer 14

P. Jiroveci