Pneumonia

Question 1

what is pneumonia?

Answer 1

inflammation of the alveoli & bronchioles

Question 2

what are the two forms of pneumonia

Answer 2

Infections (caused by microbe/bacteria)

non-infectious (irritating agent such as smoke)

Question 3

etiology of pneumonia

Answer 3

• microbial:– USUALLY BACTERIAL also can be viruses & fungi as well–community & hospital acquired (nossocomal)
• noxious fumes (has to get into lungs to cause inflm) ex. dust particles, smoke
• aspiration

Question 4

patho of pneumonia

Answer 4

• impaired resp defenses (mucociliary blanket, immune system)
• agent enters lungs
• Inflammation–edema—impaired gas exchange

Question 5

manifestations of pneumonia

Answer 5

• fever
• dyspnea
• sputum
• headache
• chest pain
• there will be areas of consolidation (going to have exudate, areas & inflm & inflm of debris, solidifys & causes consolidation)

Question 6

Diagnosing pneumonia

Answer 6

• physical exam
• x-ray
• sputum analysis

Question 7

Treatment of pneumonia

Answer 7

• supportive

- antibiotics if bacterial