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Unit II- CMN 568:Questions and Answers
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Unit II- CMN 568:Questions and AnswersAcute Infection of the Pulmonary Parenchyma In a Patient That is acquired in the community
CORRECT ANS-Community Acquired Pneumonia
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) CORRECT ANS-a type of pneumonia that results
from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic
8th Leading cause of death in the United States
Which of the following are risk factors for CAP?
Select All That Apply:
A. Advanced Age
B. Down Syndrome
C. Alcoholism
D. Co-Morbid Conditions (Asthma/COPD)
E. Smoking
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F. Immunosuppresion CORRECT ANS-A, C, D, E, F
What are signs and symptoms of CAP? CORRECT ANS-Cough, fever, pleuritic chest pain,
dyspnea, fatigue, chills, malaise, headache, appears acutely ill, rigor, sweats, nausea,
anorexia, diarrhea
What are some common signs on physical exam? CORRECT ANS-Fever
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Rales (Inspiratory crackles, or bronchial breath sounds)
Oxygen desat
Mental status changes
Dullness to percussion over areas of consolidation
What is the most common bacterial cause of CAP? CORRECT ANS-Strep pneumoniae
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What are some other common bacterial causes of CAP? CORRECT ANS-Haemophilus
influenzae
STREP. PNEUM
Mycoplasma pneumoniae,
M. Catarrhalis
Legionella
Staph aureus,
Chlamydia pneumoniae,
Neisseria meningitidis,
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