Lesson 1Focused respiratory assessment: inspection, auscultation, cough, sputum characteristics, work of breathing, and pulse oximetry interpretationGives a structured way to assess breathing for pneumonia, covering looking, listening, checking cough and sputum, effort in breathing, and reading pulse oximetry to spot worsening and guide actions.
Inspect chest expansion and accessory useAuscultate for crackles, wheezes, or diminishedAssess cough effectiveness and sputum traitsEvaluate work of breathing and fatigueInterpret SpO₂ in context of baselineLesson 2Infection control and isolation precautions: hand hygiene, mask use, respiratory etiquette, and room assignment considerationsCovers controlling infection and isolation for pneumonia, including washing hands, using masks and PPE, cough manners, room placement, and teaching patients to cut down spread and protect staff and visitors.
Apply hand hygiene at all key momentsSelect appropriate mask and PPE levelReinforce patient respiratory etiquetteDetermine need for isolation precautionsEducate family on infection preventionLesson 3History-focused questions and medication reconciliation: recent symptoms, allergies, current meds, last oral intake, advance directivesGuides taking targeted history and checking medications for pneumonia, stressing recent breathing symptoms, exposures, allergies, current meds, last food or drink, and advance directives to plan safe, personal care.
Clarify onset and progression of symptomsReview allergies and prior reactionsReconcile home and inpatient medicationsAssess last oral intake and aspiration riskConfirm code status and advance directivesLesson 4Peripheral IV and lines assessment: site inspection, patency checks, infusion verification, and documentationCovers checking peripheral IVs and other lines in pneumonia patients, focusing on site condition, flow checks, right solution and rate, matching, and proper recording to avoid problems and ensure safe treatment.
Inspect IV site for redness, swelling, or leakageAssess patency with flush and resistance evaluationVerify solution, rate, and pump settingsCheck line labeling, dates, and compatibilityIdentify and manage IV complications earlyLesson 5Pain and discomfort assessment: use of pain scales, location/quality/aggravating factors and impact on breathingLooks at structured check for pain and discomfort in pneumonia, using tested scales, describing chest pain, effect on coughing and deep breaths, and fitting actions to aid oxygen and comfort.
Select age-appropriate pain assessment scalesDifferentiate pleuritic from cardiac chest painAssess impact of pain on cough and breathingEvaluate response to analgesics and timingUse nonpharmacologic comfort strategiesLesson 6Glucose and comorbidity screening: point-of-care glucose checks, medication review for diabetes and hypertension interactionsDeals with checking glucose and other conditions in pneumonia patients, focusing on quick glucose tests, review of diabetes and high blood pressure treatments, and spotting interactions that affect infection results.
Perform point-of-care glucose on admissionRecognize stress hyperglycemia in infectionReview diabetes medications and timingAssess antihypertensive and diuretic useCoordinate adjustments with provider teamLesson 7Vital signs and trends: interpreting temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation in contextExplains getting and reading vital signs and changes in pneumonia, combining temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels to spot blood poisoning, breathing failure, and health drop.
Measure complete set of vital signsIdentify abnormal respiratory rate patternsCorrelate fever with infection severityTrend blood pressure and perfusion statusRecognize early sepsis and shock indicatorsLesson 8Neurologic and functional assessment: orientation, level of consciousness, mobility limitations and fall riskFocuses on brain and body function check in pneumonia, including awareness, orientation, movement, normal function, and fall risk, to spot low oxygen changes and plan safe activity and watching.
Assess orientation and mental status changesUse standardized LOC scales when indicatedScreen baseline mobility and assistive needsIdentify intrinsic and extrinsic fall risksImplement fall prevention interventionsLesson 9Rapid primary survey: airway, breathing, circulation priorities and immediate safety checksDetails quick main check for pneumonia patients, putting first airway, breathing, and blood flow, while doing instant safety checks, positioning, and steps to call for help to steady the patient on arrival or during sudden changes.
Assess airway patency and obstruction signsEvaluate breathing pattern and chest movementCheck circulation, skin color, and pulsesPosition patient for optimal ventilationInitiate rapid response or provider notification
