Week 9

Question 1

Pneumonia refers to inflammation
of the _______________ structures of
the lung

Answer 1

parenchymal

Question 2

(2) parenchymal structures of
the lung include?

Answer 2

alveoli and bronchioles

Question 3

Etiologic factors of pneumonia include infectious and ______________ agents

Answer 3

noninfectious

Question 4

Classification of Pneumonia in (3) steps

Answer 4

• According to setting where they occur
• Type of agent causing the infection
• Distribution of the infection

Question 5

The (2) type of agent causing the infection are either?

Answer 5

typical or atypical

Question 6

The (2) routes of distribution of
the infection include?

Answer 6

lobar or bronchopneumonia

Question 7

Are these S&S of typical or atypical pneumonia?

• bacterial infection
• cause inflammation &
  exudation of fluid into the air-
  filled spaces of the alveoli

Answer 7

Typical pneumonia

Question 8

Are these S&S of typical or atypical pneumonia?

• involves the alveolar septum
  & interstitium of the lung
• lack of alveolar infiltration &
  purulent sputum, leukocytosis, lobar
  consolidation (outside of alveoli)

Answer 8

Atypical pneumonia

Question 9

How many hours before and after admission for when it is considered to be hospital acquired infection?

Answer 9

48 hrs

Question 10

Lung _____________ is when the air in the small airways of the lungs is replaced with a buildup from a substance

Answer 10

consolidation

Question 11

How does pneumonia get diagnosed first?

Answer 11

• Physical history

Question 12

(2) types of classification according to etiologic agent is acute bacterial (typical)
pneumonia?

Answer 12

• Pneumococcal pneumonia
  or Streptococcus
  pneumonia
• Legionnaire disease

Question 13

_______________ pneumonia is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia

Answer 13

Pneumococcal

Question 14

Pneumonia is characterized by (4) stages of the disease process:

Answer 14

1. Congestion
2. Red hepatization
3. Grey hepatization
4. Resolution

Question 15

Pleural ____________ is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity caused by microorganisms, usually bacteria

Answer 15

empyema

Question 16

____________________ is the buildup of too much fluid between the layers of your pleura around your lungs.

Answer 16

Pleural effusion

Question 17

What type of pneumonia causes presence of pneumonia with diarrhea,
hyponatremia (due to fluid loss) and confusion?

Answer 17

Legionnaire disease

Question 18

__________________ is a low concentration of sodium in the blood

Answer 18

Hyponatremia

Question 19

_________________ is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer 19

Tuberculosis (TB)

Question 20

Does TB form spores?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

Waxy cell wall is unique to which infection?

Answer 21

TB

Question 22

What organ is most affected in TB?

Answer 22

Lungs