Pneumonia

Question 1

Pleuritis

Answer 1

Infection of the pleural space

Question 2

Community acquired pneumonia

Answer 2

If symptoms appear within 48 hours of admission

Question 3

Nosocomial pneumonia

Answer 3

If symptoms appear after 48 hours of admission

Question 4

Pleural effusion

Answer 4

Accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity

Question 5

Lung abscess

Answer 5

A local area of necrosis and pus formation within the lung

Question 6

Empyema

Answer 6

Accumulation of purulent exudate in the pleural cavity

Question 7

Thoracentesis

Answer 7

Insertion of a needle into the pleural space to remove fluid accumulation