Test Your Knowledge About Pneumonia

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1.

Pneumonia is a what type of condition?
- A.
  
  Cardiac
- B.
  
  Circulatory
- C.
  
  Respiratory
- D.
  
  Systemic
Correct Answer
C. Respiratory
2.

How common is pneumonia?
- A.
  
  Not very common
- B.
  
  Somewhat common
- C.
  
  Common
- D.
  
  Very Common
Correct Answer
D. Very Common
3.

True or False? Signs/Symptoms of Pneumonia include confusion and headache
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

True or False? Community acquired pneumonia, hospital acquired pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia are types of pneumonia??
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

Why are people in hospitals more likely to get hospital-acquired pneumonia?
- A.
  
  Because they are sicker and unable to fight off germs
- B.
  
  Germs in the hospital are more dangerous than those in the community
- C.
  
  Because they are on a ventilator which can cause pneumonia
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The answer is all of the above. Being on a ventilator has the potential to cause pneumonia due to a weakened respiratory system. A weakened respiratory system makes a person more susceptible to germs, bacteria and viruses found in the hospital.

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True or False? Pneumonia can be caused by a bacteria/virus or from inhaling food or liquids?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
7.

What population are the most at risk for developing pneumonia?
- A.
  
  Infants/Young Children (0-12 years old)
- B.
  
  Adolescent Age (13-19 years old)
- C.
  
  Adults (20-64 years old)
- D.
  
  Elderly (65 and older)
Correct Answer
D. Elderly (65 and older)
8.

You are more likely to acquire pneumonia for all the following reasons, EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Smoking
- B.
  
  History of chronic lung disease
- C.
  
  Antibiotic use within the past 3 months
- D.
  
  Living in cold environment
Correct Answer
D. Living in cold environment

Explanation
All the above except for D is correct. You cannot develop pneumonia by living in a cold environment. The saying, "Dress warmly, or else you'll catch a cold or pneumonia," is an old wives' tale. As mentioned before, pneumonia is typically an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungus entering the lungs. Weather conditions have no implications for causing pneumonia.

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9.

Which of the following is used to diagnose pneumonia?
- A.
  
  MRI
- B.
  
  Chest X-ray
- C.
  
  Blood tests
- D.
  
  Brain CT-scan
Correct Answer
B. Chest X-ray

Explanation
Chest X-rays are used to diagnose pneumonia.

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10.

What is the most common way to treat pneumonia?
- A.
  
  Herbal remedies
- B.
  
  Antibiotics
- C.
  
  Coughing it out
- D.
  
  Cough drops
Correct Answer
B. Antibiotics

Explanation
Pneumonia caused by bacteria is best cured by antibiotics.

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11.

What are precautions taken with person's with pneumonia?
- A.
  
  Advise patient against smoking
- B.
  
  Advise patient against drinking
- C.
  
  Droplet precaution
- D.
  
  Both A and C
Correct Answer
D. Both A and C
12.

Check all the common misdiagnosis of pneumonia
- A.
  
  Acute bronchitis
- B.
  
  Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema
- C.
  
  Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- D.
  
  Pulmonary Fibrosis
Correct Answer(s)
A. Acute bronchitis
B. Congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema
C. Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
D. Pulmonary Fibrosis

Explanation
The answers include all of the above and also sarcoidosis, pneumonitis, pulmonary drug hypersensitivity reactions, pulmonary emobolus or infarct.

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13.

Pneumonia complications may include?
- A.
  
  Bacteria in your bloodstream
- B.
  
  Septic shock
- C.
  
  Fluid Accumulation and infection around your lungs
- D.
  
  Lung abscess
- E.
  
  Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- F.
  
  All the Above
Correct Answer
F. All the Above

Explanation
If pneumonia is left untreated it can lead to all the listed causes above. It is important when confirming a diagnosis of pneumonia to take antibiotics immediately so as to not cause further complications.

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14.

What is the number one psychosocial implication pneumonia?
- A.
  
  Stress
- B.
  
  Anxiety
- C.
  
  Anger
- D.
  
  Depression
Correct Answer
A. Stress

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Test Your Knowledge About Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a what type of condition?

How common is pneumonia?

True or False? Signs/Symptoms of Pneumonia include confusion and headache

True or False? Community acquired pneumonia, hospital acquired pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia are types of pneumonia??

Why are people in hospitals more likely to get hospital-acquired pneumonia?

True or False? Pneumonia can be caused by a bacteria/virus or from inhaling food or liquids?

What population are the most at risk for developing pneumonia?

You are more likely to acquire pneumonia for all the following reasons, EXCEPT

Which of the following is used to diagnose pneumonia?

What is the most common way to treat pneumonia?

What are precautions taken with person's with pneumonia?

Check all the common misdiagnosis of pneumonia

Pneumonia complications may include?

What is the number one psychosocial implication pneumonia?