Pneumonia: Causes and Classification

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Which type of pneumonia is defined as occurring in patients previously admitted or currently admitted to the hospital?

  • Community acquired pneumonia
  • Aspiration pneumonia
  • Lobar pneumonia
  • Hospital acquired pneumonia (correct)

What is the most common cause of pneumonia?

  • Viruses
  • Atypical organisms
  • Bacteria (correct)
  • Fungi

Which type of organism is rarely a cause of pneumonia?

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi (correct)
  • Atypical organisms

What type of breathing would be detected by auscultation in a patient with pneumonia?

<p>Bronchial breathing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical examination finding is indicative of consolidation in the lungs?

<p>Dullness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a systemic feature of infection commonly seen in pneumonia patients?

<p>Vomiting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sign indicates severe pneumonia in a patient?

<p>SBP &lt; 90 mmHg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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