Pneumonia
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Question 1
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A patient has a bacterial pneumonia. What kills the invading bacteria?
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Macrophages
Red blood cells
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Serum fluid
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Question 2
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Overall, most cases of pneumonia are caused by:
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viruses.
gram-negative bacteria.
protozoa.
fungi.
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Question 3
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Which of the following pulmonary infections is most commonly seen in patients with AIDS?
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Anaerobic
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Streptococcus pneumoniae (Diplococcus pneumoniae)
Legionella pneumophila
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Question 4
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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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Bacteroides melaninogenicus
Staphylococcus aureus
Chlamydia psittaci
Haemophilus influenzae
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Question 5
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Ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia that develops:
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between 24 and 48 hours after endotracheal intubation.
more than 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation.
less than 24 hours after mechanical ventilation is started.
more than 48 to 72 hours after mechanical ventilation is started.
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Question 6
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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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Hyperinflation therapy
Supplemental oxygen
Thoracentesis
Percussion and postural drainage
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Question 7
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Physical assessment findings on a patient with pneumonia would include all of the following EXCEPT:
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bradycardia.
whispered pectoriloquy.
dull percussion note.
increased vocal fremitus.
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Question 8
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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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staphylococcal pneumonia.
Haemophilus influenza.
Legionella pneumophila.
Candida albicans.
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