Risk Factors
Which age groups are at higher risk for pneumonia?
A. Teenagers only
B. Older adults and infants
C. Middle-aged adults only
D. Athletes
B — Older adults and infants
Pneumonia primarily affects which part of the respiratory system?
A. Trachea
B. Bronchi
C. Alveoli
D. Diaphragm
C — Alveoli
What type of medication is commonly used to treat bacterial pneumonia?
A. Antibiotics
B. Antivirals
C. Antihistamines
D. Steroids
A — Antibiotics
Which assessment finding is most commonly associated with pneumonia?
A. Bradycardia
B. Crackles on auscultation
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds
D. Peripheral edema
B — Crackles on auscultation
Who won the 2026 Grammy for best album?
Bad Bunny DTMF
Smoking increases pneumonia risk primarily because it:
A. Increases lung size
B. Improves oxygen exchange
C. Damages airway defense mechanisms
D. Strengthens immune response
C — Damages airway defense mechanisms
In pneumonia, the alveoli become filled with:
A. Air only
B. Blood clots
C. Fluid, pus, and inflammatory cells
D. Carbon dioxide
C — Fluid, pus, and inflammatory cells
Which therapy is often used to improve oxygen levels in patients with pneumonia?
A. Oxygen therapy
B. Insulin therapy
C. Dialysis
D. Radiation therapy
A — Oxygen therapy
A nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which position helps improve lung expansion?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Side-lying with knees flexed
C — High Fowler’s
What's the smallest country in the world?
A. Dubai
B. Pluto
C. Vatican City
D. Fiji
Vatican City
Which chronic condition is a major risk factor for pneumonia?
A. Asthma
B. Diabetes
C. COPD
D. All of the above
D — All of the above
The buildup of fluid in the alveoli during pneumonia primarily interferes with:
A. Heart rate regulation
B. Gas exchange
C. Kidney filtration
D. Muscle contraction
B — Gas exchange
Which intervention helps prevent complications of pneumonia by improving lung expansion?
A. Bed rest only
B. Incentive spirometry
C. Fluid restriction
D. Compression stockings
B — Incentive spirometry
(a handheld medical device used to promote deep breathing, lung expansion, and secretion clearance )
Which nursing intervention is priority for a patient admitted with pneumonia and an oxygen saturation of 88%?
A. Encourage oral fluids
B. Administer oxygen as prescribed
C. Provide patient education
D. Document assessment findings
B — Administer oxygen as prescribed
What is the capital of Louisiana?
A. Scranton
B. KFC
C. Baton Rouge
D. Indianapolis
Baton Rouge
Why are hospitalized or immobile patients at increased risk for pneumonia?
A. Increased appetite
B. Reduced lung expansion and secretion clearance
C. Increased red blood cell production
D. Faster breathing rate
Reduced lung expansion and secretion clearance
Which process occurs first in the development of pneumonia?
A. Fibrosis of lung tissue
B. Infection triggers an inflammatory response in lung tissue
C. Permanent alveolar damage
D. Increased hemoglobin production
B — Infection triggers an inflammatory response in lung tissue
Why is adequate hydration important in the treatment of pneumonia?
A. It lowers blood pressure
B. It helps thin respiratory secretions for easier clearance
C. It reduces inflammation in the lungs directly
D. It eliminates bacteria from the bloodstream
B — It helps thin respiratory secretions for easier clearance
A patient with pneumonia has a temperature of 39°C, productive cough, and thick secretions. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A. Restrict fluids
B. Encourage fluid intake if not contraindicated
C. Limit movement
D. Provide cough suppressants regularly
B — Encourage fluid intake if not contraindicated
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Which situation creates the greatest overall risk for developing pneumonia?
A. A healthy adult with a mild cold
B. A young athlete recovering from a sprained ankle
C. An older adult who smokes, has COPD, and is on bed rest after surgery
D. A child with seasonal allergies
C — An older adult who smokes, has COPD, and is on bed rest after
Why can pneumonia lead to hypoxemia?
A. Increased oxygen production in the lungs
B. Reduced blood flow to the lungs
C. Alveoli filled with inflammatory exudate reduce oxygen diffusion
D. The diaphragm becomes paralyzed
C — Alveoli filled with inflammatory exudate reduce oxygen diffusion
Which treatment approach addresses both infection management and prevention of secondary complications in pneumonia?
A. Antibiotics only
B. Bed rest and cough suppression
C. Antibiotics, mobilization, hydration, and respiratory exercises
D. Oxygen therapy only
C. Antibiotics, mobilization, hydration, and respiratory exercises
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be assessed first?
A. Pneumonia patient with a temperature of 38.2°C
B. Pneumonia patient reporting fatigue
C. Pneumonia patient with new confusion and oxygen saturation of 86%
D. Pneumonia patient requesting pain medication
C — Pneumonia patient with new confusion and oxygen saturation of 86%
What is the Quadratic Formula?
(-b+-\sqrt(b^2-4ac))/(2a)