Kenneth Bronson (Pneumonia); Questions &
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A patient experiencing respiratory distress at home from pneumonia is brought to the hospital
and upon presentation requires intubation. How would the nurse classify this type of
pneumonia? Correct answer-Community-acquired pneu...
Kenneth Bronson (Pneumonia); Questions &
Answers 100% Verified
A patient experiencing respiratory distress at home from pneumonia is brought to the hospital
and upon presentation requires intubation. How would the nurse classify this type of
pneumonia? Correct answer-Community-acquired pneumonia
CAP is pneumonia occurring in the community or within less than 48 hrs of hospital admission.
Health-care associated pneumonia (HCAP) occurs in a non-hospitalized patient with extensive
health care contact. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) occurs 48 hrs or more after hospital
admission. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of HAP that develops 48hrs or more
after intubation.
When a patient presents to the ED with pneumonia, which s/s would the nurse expect the
patient to exhibit? Correct answer-fatigue
fever
dyspnea
orthopnea
fever is present with the infection. Pt will exhibit dyspnea, preferring to be propped up or sitting
up due to orthopnea (SOB when reclining or supine). The patient is fatigued from the work of
breathing.
Which of the following represent initial s/s of a patient in respiratory distress? Correct
answer-dyspnea
dyspnea and tachypnea accompanied by low oxygen in the blood are associated w/ respiratory
distress. Cyanosis is a very late indicator of hypoxia to the tissues. Fever is an indication of
infection.
The patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction may experience which of the following s/s?
Correct answer-pruritus
bronchospasm
laryngeal edema
dyspnea
-Mild systemic reactions consist of peripheral tingling, warmth, a sensation of fullness in the
mouth and throat, nasal congestion, periorbital swelling, pruritus, sneezing, tearing of the eyes.
-Moderate systemic reactions may including flushing and anxiety in addition to any of milder
symptoms.
-More serious reactions include bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, severe dyspnea, cyanosis, and
hypotension. Dysphagia, abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures can also occur.
Cardiac arrest and coma may follow.
What is the priority action by the nurse when a patient experiences sudden respiratory distress?
Correct answer-Assess the airway
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