Pneumonia Classification and Causes
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Which type of organism can rarely cause pneumonia?

  • Protozoa
  • Helminths
  • Fungi (correct)
  • Algae

    • What type of pneumonia is characterized by signs of consolidation and bronchial breathing?

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

    • Which clinical examination may reveal unilateral or bilateral crepitation?

  • Inspection
  • Percussion
  • Auscultation (correct)
  • Palpation

    • What investigations are commonly performed for diagnosing pneumonia?

    <p>Chest X-ray, blood and sputum cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of severe pneumonia?

    <p>Confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pneumonia is associated with patients who are previously admitted or currently admitted to the hospital?

    <p>Hospital acquired pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organisms can cause pneumonia, including atypical organisms like mycoplasma and legionella?

    <p>(Streptococci, Staph aureus, Haemophilus influenza)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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