Community-Acquired Pneumonia Quiz

Which of the following is a common respiratory finding in pneumonia?

• Dyspnea

• Mild oxygen and/or wheeze

• Normal breath sounds

• No abnormal vital signs

What is the significance of the letter "L" seen in the radiograph labeled "A"?

• Indicates the left side of the patient

• Indicates the lung is healthy

• Indicates the location of infection

• Indicates the right side of the patient

What does the right panel of the radiograph show?

• Necrotizing pneumonia in the left lung

• Lung abscess in the right lung

• Pulmonary embolism

• Pleural effusion

Which side of the lung is affected by necrotizing pneumonia in the provided radiograph?

• Left lung

• Right lung

• Both lungs

• Neither lung

What is the significance of a culture positive abscess cavity material?

• Indicates presence of infection

• Indicates absence of infection

• Indicates viral etiology

• Indicates allergic reaction

Which of the following statements is true regarding the complications of pneumococcal pneumonia?

• They can include lung abscess and necrotizing pneumonia

• They are limited to asthma exacerbations

• They never involve the lungs

• They only cause mild symptoms

Which imaging technique is of first choice?

• Chest radiograph

• MRI scan

• Ultrasound

• PET scan

What type of radiograph is shown in the image?

• Lateral chest radiograph

• Abdominal radiograph

• Skull radiograph

• Pelvic radiograph

Which condition is demonstrated in the provided radiograph?

• Pneumococcal pneumonia

• Tuberculosis

• Lung cancer

• Asthma

Which of the following best describes the radiographic appearance of lobar pneumonia?

• Homogeneous opacity in a lobe

• Multiple small nodules

• Reticulonodular pattern

• Hyperlucency