Pneumonia Classification and Types
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What is the most common cause of colds?

  • Tuberculosis
  • Rhinoviruses (correct)
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza

Which of the following is a disorder of the lower respiratory tract?

  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia (correct)
  • The common cold
  • Tonsillitis

What is the most frequent cause of respiratory tract infections?

  • Parasites
  • Fungi
  • Bacteria
  • Viruses (correct)

What is the primary difference between community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonias?

<p>Location where the infection is acquired (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of typical pneumonia?

<p>Sudden onset of symptoms with fever and chills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a patient considered to have a hospital-acquired infection?

<p>After 48 hours of admission to the hospital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection is most commonly hospital-acquired?

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

What is the primary cause of typical pneumonia?

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic that distinguishes community-acquired pneumonia from hospital-acquired pneumonia?

<p>The location where the infection began (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of typical pneumonia?

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

How long after admission to the hospital are infections typically considered hospital-acquired?

<p>48 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between typical and atypical infections?

<p>The type of infectious agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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