MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nurse is conducting a community program about prevention of respiratory illness.Which illness does the nurse recognize is the most common cause of death in the United States?
A
Atelectasis
B
Pulmonary embolus
C
Pneumonia
D
Tracheobronchitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Causative agents of CAP The most common causative agent is Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is responsible for almost 50% of cases (Table 1); 5 other common causes are respiratory viruses (mainly influenza A) and the atypical bacteria Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Detailed explanation-2: -Human rhinoviruses (HRVs) are the most frequent respiratory pathogens of humans, and the most commonly detected viruses in samples from common cold sufferers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early symptoms are similar to influenza symptoms: fever, a dry cough, headache, muscle pain, and weakness. Within a day or two, the symptoms typically get worse, with increasing cough, shortness of breath and muscle pain. There may be a high fever and there may be blueness of the lips.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bluish color to lips and fingernails. Confused mental state or delirium, especially in older people. Cough that produces green, yellow, or bloody mucus. Fever. Heavy sweating. Loss of appetite. Low energy and extreme tiredness. Rapid breathing. More items

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