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What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?
What is the most common cause of viral pneumonia?
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Decreased gag reflex
- Aspiration of foreign substances
- Influenza viruses aveoli fill with fluids causing inflammation and acute infection possibly leading to asteclasis (correct)
What is the primary cause of atelectasis in post-op patients?
What is the primary cause of atelectasis in post-op patients?
- Shallow breathing due to pain (correct)
- Mucus/exudate plugs in the lungs
- Decreased movement
- Compromised immune system
What can aid in producing a sputum culture and help in acute respiratory issues?
What can aid in producing a sputum culture and help in acute respiratory issues?
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Antibiotics
- Incentive Spirometry
- Bronchodilators (Albuterol or DuoNeb)for pneumonia (correct)
What is the purpose of using Incentive Spirometry during acute respiratory episodes?
What is the purpose of using Incentive Spirometry during acute respiratory episodes?
What can lead to decreased oxygenation to the brain in older adults with pneumonia?
What can lead to decreased oxygenation to the brain in older adults with pneumonia?
What is the main function of expectorants in pneumonia treatment?
What is the main function of expectorants in pneumonia treatment?
What is the most common mode of transmission of infectious particles causing pneumonia?
What is the most common mode of transmission of infectious particles causing pneumonia?
What is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia?
What is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia?
What is the primary cause of atelectasis in pneumonia patients?
What is the primary cause of atelectasis in pneumonia patients?
What is the purpose of chest physiotherapy in pneumonia treatment?
What is the purpose of chest physiotherapy in pneumonia treatment?
What is the primary cause of aspiration pneumonia?
What is the primary cause of aspiration pneumonia?
What is the main function of antibiotics in pneumonia treatment?
What is the main function of antibiotics in pneumonia treatment?
Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm pneumonia?
Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm pneumonia?
What is the primary purpose of using bronchodilators like Albuterol or DuoNeb in pneumonia treatment?
What is the primary purpose of using bronchodilators like Albuterol or DuoNeb in pneumonia treatment?
What is the most common cause of atelectasis in post-op patients?
What is the most common cause of atelectasis in post-op patients?
Which therapeutic intervention is aimed at breaking up secretions and encouraging coughing and deep breathing in pneumonia patients?
Which therapeutic intervention is aimed at breaking up secretions and encouraging coughing and deep breathing in pneumonia patients?
