Pneumonia Risk Factors Quiz

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Which of the following is a risk factor for pneumonia?

Being a vegetarian

Regular physical exercise

Tracheal intubation (correct)

Wearing sunglasses

What is a common cause of pneumonia?

Playing outdoor sports

Consuming dairy products

Drinking herbal tea

Exposure to bats and birds (correct)

Which age group is more susceptible to pneumonia according to the text?

Age under 10

Age over 65 (correct)

Age 20-30

Age 45-55

What activity might increase the risk of pneumonia?

Bed rest and prolonged immobility Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition is listed as a risk factor for pneumonia?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What substance, if aspirated, can lead to a higher risk of pneumonia?

$CO_2$ (carbon dioxide) Signup and view all the answers

What can increase the risk of pneumonia based on the given information?

Exposure to farm animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities can contribute to a higher risk of pneumonia according to the text?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

What type of surgery is mentioned as a risk factor for pneumonia in the text?

Cardiac surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is more likely to be impacted by pneumonia based on the information provided?

Age 65 years and older Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is NOT listed as a risk factor for pneumonia in the text?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for pneumonia that occurs more than 48 hours after endotracheal intubation?

Ventilator-induced pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pneumonia is related to a patient who received IV antibiotic therapy within the past 30 days of the current infection?

Community-acquired pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is a preventive measure for minimizing the risk of aspiration in patients with pneumonia?

Limiting fluid intake Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of pneumonia characterized by airless alveoli?

Pneumothorax Signup and view all the answers

What medical management approach is recommended for pneumonia patients requiring additional oxygen?

Intravenous fluids Signup and view all the answers

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