Question 1: What findings would you expect to be reported or seen on her chest x-ray results, given the diagnosis of pneumonia?
Question 2: Define further what type of pneumonia Ms. Jones has, HAP (hospital-acquired pneumonia) or CAP (community-acquired pneumonia)? What’s the difference/criteria?
Question 3:
· 3A) What assessment tool should be used to determine the severity of pneumonia and treatment options?
· 3B) Based on Ms. Jones’ subjective and objective findings, apply that tool and elaborate on each clinical factor for this patient.
Question 4: Ms. Jones was diagnosed with left lower lobe pneumonia. What would your treatment be for her based on her diagnosis, case scenario, and evidence-based guidelines?
Question 5: Ms. Jones has a known history of COPD. What is the gold standard for measuring airflow limitation?
Question 6: Ms. Jones mentions intermittent pain in her bilateral legs when walking and having to rest to stop the leg pain/cramps. Which choice below would be the best choice for a potential diagnosis for this? Explain your reasoning.
a. DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
b. Intermittent Claudication
c. Cellulitis
d. Electrolyte Imbalance
Question 7: Ms. Jones mentions intermittent pain in her bilateral legs when walking and having to rest to stop the leg pain. What test could be ordered to further evaluate this?
Question 8: Name three (3) differentials for Ms. Jones’ initial presentation.
Question 9: What patient education would you give Ms. Jones and her daughter? What would be your follow-up instructions?
Question 10: Would amoxicillin/clavulanate plus a macrolide have been an option to treat Ms. Jones’ Pneumonia? Explain why or why not.