12 Questions
What is the most common cause of colds?
Rhinoviruses
Which of the following is a disorder of the lower respiratory tract?
Pneumonia
What is the most frequent cause of respiratory tract infections?
Viruses
What is the primary difference between community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonias?
Location where the infection is acquired
What is a characteristic of typical pneumonia?
Sudden onset of symptoms with fever and chills
When is a patient considered to have a hospital-acquired infection?
After 48 hours of admission to the hospital
What type of infection is most commonly hospital-acquired?
Bacterial infection
What is the primary cause of typical pneumonia?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
What is a characteristic that distinguishes community-acquired pneumonia from hospital-acquired pneumonia?
The location where the infection began
What is a common symptom of typical pneumonia?
Shaking chills
How long after admission to the hospital are infections typically considered hospital-acquired?
48 hours
What is the primary difference between typical and atypical infections?
The type of infectious agent
Learn about the classification of pneumonia into community-acquired and hospital-acquired types, including their definitions and characteristics. Understand the differences between typical and atypical infections.
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