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?

<p>Bed rest and prolonged immobility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Diabetes mellitus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$CO_2$ (carbon dioxide) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Exposure to farm animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Cardiac surgery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Age 65 years and older (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Ventilator-induced pneumonia (A)</p> 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?

<p>Community-acquired pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Limiting fluid intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Intravenous fluids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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