Pneumonia and Atelectasis Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Chest Physiotherapy
  • Antibiotics
  • Incentive Spirometry
  • Bronchodilators (Albuterol or DuoNeb)for pneumonia (correct)
  • What is the purpose of using Incentive Spirometry during acute respiratory episodes?

    <p>Allow alveoli to open fully, clear exudate from the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to decreased oxygenation to the brain in older adults with pneumonia?

    <p>Decreased gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of expectorants in pneumonia treatment?

    <p>Break down mucus, making it easier to cough up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common mode of transmission of infectious particles causing pneumonia?

    <p>Cough of an infected individual all of these are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia?

    <p>Various strains of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of atelectasis in pneumonia patients?

    <p>Shallow breaths due to trapped secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chest physiotherapy in pneumonia treatment?

    <p>Break up secretions and encourage coughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of aspiration pneumonia?

    <p>Aspiration of foreign substances and decreased gag reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of antibiotics in pneumonia treatment?

    <p>Fight bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm pneumonia?

    <p>CT scan all of these are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using bronchodilators like Albuterol or DuoNeb in pneumonia treatment?

    <p>Promote bronchodilation to improve airflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of atelectasis in post-op patients?

    <p>Shallow breathing due to pain Trapped secretions due to decreased movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapeutic intervention is aimed at breaking up secretions and encouraging coughing and deep breathing in pneumonia patients?

    <p>Chest Physiotherapy all of these are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

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