The Respiratory System

at a Glance

Jeremy Ward, Jane Ward and Richard Leach

Multiple Choice: Chapter 38 Community-acquired pneumonia/Hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia

Question 38.1. Concerning community-acquired pneumonia

a the incidence is 5–11 cases per 10,000 population
b the most frequently identified organisms are gram-negative bacteria
c risk factors include age (<5, >65 years)
d symptoms always include pleurisy and haemoptysis.