Pneumonia: Causes, Types, and Anatomical Classification
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What is the most common cause of pneumonia?

  • Streptococci (correct)
  • Haemophilus influenza
  • Legionella
  • Mycoplasma

Which type of pneumonia is associated with patients previously admitted or currently admitted to a hospital?

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

What is a clinical sign of consolidation in pneumonia?

  • Dullness on percussion (correct)
  • Wheezing
  • Clear lung sounds
  • Pleural rub

Which laboratory investigation is not typically used for diagnosing pneumonia?

<p>Thyroid function tests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of severe pneumonia?

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

Which organism is an atypical cause of pneumonia?

<p>Legionella (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pneumonia is associated with chest X-ray showing consolidation?

<p>Lobar pneumonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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