Pneumonia: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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What is the indication of a patient having hypoxaemia?

↓ O2

What is the complication of pneumonia that occurs when there is pus in the pleural space?

Empyema

What is the risk factor for developing pneumonia in individuals who have had a stroke?

Acute neurological insult

What is the method of assessment for pneumonia that involves feeling vibrations from the posterior aspect of the lungs?

Tactile vocal fremitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the increase in breathing rate in a patient with pneumonia?

Tachypnoea Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bronchodilator reversibility testing in the diagnosis of asthma?

To determine if asthma symptoms can be reversed with bronchodilator medication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the target oxygen saturation level for patients receiving oxygen therapy?

94%-98% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of physiotherapy management in bronchiectasis?

Breathing control, position of ease, and secretion clearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a FEV1 value of less than 0.7 in spirometry?

It is an indication of disease progression and can aid in diagnosing asthma. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pulse oximetry in the acute setting of asthma?

To detect oxygen saturation levels below 92% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of treatment in asthma?

To manage symptoms and avoid attacks Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of assessment prior to pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP)?

To exclude inappropriate patients, provide baseline pre-assessment data, educate and advise patients, and identify specific needs of individual patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of retained secretions on lung volumes and work of breathing (WOB) in patients with COPD, Bronchiectasis, and Asthma?

Retained secretions decrease lung volumes and increase WOB. Signup and view all the answers

What are the exclusion criteria for pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP)?

Unstable angina, unstable medical condition, cardiac instability, and recent myocardial infarction (MI). Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pneumonia, and what are the three ways to classify it?

Pneumonia is the inflammation of lung parenchyma caused by viruses, bacteria, or other organisms. It can be classified by the organism acquired (community, hospital, or aspiration), location in the lung (bronchopneumonia or lobar pneumonia), and infecting organism (viral, bacterial, or fungal). Signup and view all the answers

What are the four stages of pneumonia infection?

The four stages are initial inflammation, red hepatisation, grey hepatisation, and resolution. Signup and view all the answers

How does breathlessness and decreased exercise tolerance affect the quality of life (QOL) of patients with COPD, Bronchiectasis, and Asthma?

Breathlessness and decreased exercise tolerance lead to a loss of functional ability, resulting in a decreased QOL. Signup and view all the answers