Question 1

If a patient has pneumonia, which of the following can increase the risk of life-threatening illness or death?
1)  Weakened immune system
2)  COPD
3)  Marfan's syndrome
4)  Heart disease

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 3
B)   2, 4
C)   1, 2, 3
D)   1, 2, 4E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

When a patient has pneumonia, which of the following would be found in the alveolar effusion fluids?
1)  Mucus
2)  Serum fluid
3)  Saliva
4)  Red blood cells

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 3
B)   2, 4
C)   2, 3
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

All of the following are considered to be normal causative agents for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)  EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   staphylococcal pneumonia.
B)   Haemophilus influenza.
C)   Legionella pneumophila.
D)   Candida albicans.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A patient has bilateral pneumonia. What findings can be expected on the CT scan?
1)  Depressed diaphragms
2)  Elongated heart
3)  Air bronchograms
4)  Consolidation

Accepted Answer

A)   3, 4
B)   1, 2
C)   2, 3, 4
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following pulmonary infections is most commonly seen in patients with AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anaerobic
B)   Pneumocystis jiroveci
C)   Streptococcus pneumoniae (Diplococcus pneumoniae) 
D)   Legionella pneumophilaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) B

Question 6

Physical assessment findings on a patient with pneumonia would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   bradycardia.
B)   whispered pectoriloquy.
C)   dull percussion note.
D)   increased vocal fremitus.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 7

A patient has a pleural effusion related to her pneumonia. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend to treat the pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperinflation therapy
B)   Supplemental oxygen
C)   Thoracentesis
D)   Percussion and postural drainageE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 8

A patient has a bacterial pneumonia. What kills the invading bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)   Macrophages
B)   Red blood cells
C)   Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
D)   Serum fluidE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP)  is defined as pneumonia that develops:

Accepted Answer

A)   between 24 and 48 hours after endotracheal intubation.
B)   more than 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation.
C)   less than 24 hours after mechanical ventilation is started.
D)   more than 48 to 72 hours after mechanical ventilation is started.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A 28-year-old patient who has dogs, parakeets, and cats as pets has been admitted with pneumonia. It is suspected that she acquired the infection from one of her pets. What organism is likely to be found in her sputum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bacteroides melaninogenicus
B)   Staphylococcus aureus
C)   Chlamydia psittaci
D)   Haemophilus influenzaeE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following can cause pneumonia?
1)  Bacteria
2)  Viruses
3)  Prions
4)  Fungi

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2
B)   2, 3
C)   1, 2, 4
D)   1, 2, 3, 4E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Overall, most cases of pneumonia are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)   viruses.
B)   gram-negative bacteria.
C)   protozoa.
D)   fungi.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 16: Pneumonia

If a patient has pneumonia, which of the following can increase the risk of life-threatening illness or death? 1) Weakened immune system 2) COPD 3) Marfan's syndrome 4) Heart disease

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When a patient has pneumonia, which of the following would be found in the alveolar effusion fluids? 1) Mucus 2) Serum fluid 3) Saliva 4) Red blood cells

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All of the following are considered to be normal causative agents for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) EXCEPT:

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A patient has bilateral pneumonia. What findings can be expected on the CT scan? 1) Depressed diaphragms 2) Elongated heart 3) Air bronchograms 4) Consolidation

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Which of the following pulmonary infections is most commonly seen in patients with AIDS?

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Physical assessment findings on a patient with pneumonia would include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A patient has a pleural effusion related to her pneumonia. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend to treat the pleural effusion?

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A patient has a bacterial pneumonia. What kills the invading bacteria?

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Ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia that develops:

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A 28-year-old patient who has dogs, parakeets, and cats as pets has been admitted with pneumonia. It is suspected that she acquired the infection from one of her pets. What organism is likely to be found in her sputum?

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Which of the following can cause pneumonia? 1) Bacteria 2) Viruses 3) Prions 4) Fungi

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Overall, most cases of pneumonia are caused by:

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Exam 16: Pneumonia

If a patient has pneumonia, which of the following can increase the risk of life-threatening illness or death? 1) Weakened immune system 2) COPD 3) Marfan's syndrome 4) Heart disease

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When a patient has pneumonia, which of the following would be found in the alveolar effusion fluids? 1) Mucus 2) Serum fluid 3) Saliva 4) Red blood cells

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All of the following are considered to be normal causative agents for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) EXCEPT:

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A patient has bilateral pneumonia. What findings can be expected on the CT scan? 1) Depressed diaphragms 2) Elongated heart 3) Air bronchograms 4) Consolidation

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Which of the following pulmonary infections is most commonly seen in patients with AIDS?

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Physical assessment findings on a patient with pneumonia would include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A patient has a pleural effusion related to her pneumonia. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend to treat the pleural effusion?

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A patient has a bacterial pneumonia. What kills the invading bacteria?

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Ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia that develops:

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A 28-year-old patient who has dogs, parakeets, and cats as pets has been admitted with pneumonia. It is suspected that she acquired the infection from one of her pets. What organism is likely to be found in her sputum?

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Which of the following can cause pneumonia? 1) Bacteria 2) Viruses 3) Prions 4) Fungi

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Overall, most cases of pneumonia are caused by:

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