Pneumonia Questions Study Guide Exam And All Actual Answers.
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Pneumonia
A client admitted from home is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. Which organism does the nurse suspect is the cause of this infection?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Pneumococcus
D. Pneumocystis jiroveci - Answer Answer: C
Which system effect of pneumonia shou...
Pneumonia Questions Study Guide
Exam And All Actual Answers.
A client admitted from home is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. Which organism does
the nurse suspect is the cause of this infection?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Pneumococcus
D. Pneumocystis jiroveci - Answer Answer: C
Which system effect of pneumonia should the nurse monitor?
A. Cyanosis
B. Excess mucus production
C. Shortness of breath
D. Hemoptysis - Answer Answer: A
A client who is significantly immunocompromised is diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci. The client
states to the nurse, "Every time I leave my house, I have worn a mask, so that I would not get sick. How
did I get this?" Which response by the nurse represents an understanding of the pathogen responsible
for the diagnosis?
A. "The infection occurred by drinking contaminated water."
B. "This organism could have been brought into your home by a visitor."
C. "It is not known how this organism is transmitted."
D. "This organism is found in undercooked meat." - Answer Answer: B
The nurse is caring for a client thought to have lobar pneumonia. Which color does the nurse anticipate
the sputum to be when obtaining a sputum sample?
A. Brown
B. Rust-colored
, C. Red
D. Cloudy - Answer Answer: B
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and experiencing apnea. Which
condition should the nurse recognize as the cause of apnea?
A. Accumulation of fluid in the airways
B. Respiratory muscle fatigue
C. Bacterial debris in the airways
D. Presence of pathogens - Answer Answer: B
The nurse is conducting a teaching session for new parents on the causes of viral pneumonia. Which
cause should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. Adenovirus
B. Norovirus
C. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
D. Rotavirus
E. Influenza virus - Answer Answer: A, C, E
The nurse is instructing a group of college students about the signs and symptoms of "walking
pneumonia." Which manifestation should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Productive cough
B. Headache
C. Fever
D. Muscle aches
E. Joint pain - Answer Answer: B, C, D, E
The nurse is providing a 68-year-old client with health promotion activities. Which vaccine will the nurse
recommend for the prevention of bacterial pneumonia?
A. Meningococcal vaccine
B. Flu vaccine
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