Pneumonia Units: SI Conventional
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Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding BEST differentiates bacterial pneumonia from viral pneumonia?
A Dry cough B Productive cough with purulent (yellow-green) sputum C Low-grade fever D Clear lung sounds
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A pneumonia patient is ordered to have a sputum culture collected. What is the BEST time to collect the specimen?
A After meals B Early morning before eating or drinking C After antibiotic administration D Before bedtime
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Which nursing intervention is MOST important for preventing pneumonia in a post-operative patient?
A Administering prophylactic antibiotics B Encouraging incentive spirometry every 1-2 hours C Keeping the patient on strict bedrest D Restricting oral fluids
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A patient with pneumonia has a respiratory rate of 32 and SpO2 of 88%. What is the priority nursing action?
A Administer the prescribed antibiotic B Apply supplemental oxygen C Encourage deep breathing D Position patient on the affected side
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Which position optimizes gas exchange in a patient with right-sided pneumonia?
A Right side-lying (affected side down) B Left side-lying (good lung down) C Supine with HOB flat D Prone position
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