Lesson 1Focused respiratory assessment: inspection, auscultation, cough, sputum characteristics, work a breathin, an pulse oximetry interpretationProvide a structured respiratory assessment fi pneumonia, includin inspection, auscultation, cough an sputum evaluation, work a breathin, an pulse oximetry interpretation to recognize deterioration an guide interventions.
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 an isolation precautions: han hygiene, mask use, respiratory etiquette, an room assignment considerationsCover infection control an isolation fi pneumonia, includin han hygiene, mask an PPE use, respiratory etiquette, room placement, an patient education to reduce transmission an protect staff an 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 an medication reconciliation: recent symptoms, allergies, current meds, last oral intake, advance directivesGuide targeted history takin an medication reconciliation fi pneumonia, emphasizin recent respiratory symptoms, exposures, allergies, current medications, last oral intake, an advance directives to inform safe, individualized 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 an lines assessment: site inspection, patency checks, infusion verification, an documentationCover systematic assessment a peripheral IVs an other lines in pneumonia patients, focusin on site integrity, patency, correct solution an rate, compatibility, an accurate documentation to prevent complications an ensure safe therapy.
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 an discomfort assessment: use a pain scales, location/quality/aggravatin factors an impact on breathinExplore structured pain an discomfort assessment in pneumonia, includin use a validated scales, characterization a chest pain, impact on coughin an deep breathin, an tailorin interventions to support oxygenation an 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 an comorbidity screenin: point-a-care glucose checks, medication review fi diabetes an hypertension interactionsAddress glucose an comorbidity screenin in pneumonia patients, focusin on point-a-care glucose testin, review a diabetes an hypertension therapies, an identification a interactions dat may affect infection outcomes.
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 an trends: interpretin temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, an oxygen saturation in contextExplain how to obtain an interpret vital signs an trends in pneumonia, integratin temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, an oxygen saturation to detect sepsis, respiratory failure, an clinical decline.
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 an functional assessment: orientation, level a consciousness, mobility limitations an fall riskFocus on neurologic an functional assessment in pneumonia, includin level a consciousness, orientation, mobility, baseline function, an fall risk, to detect hypoxia-related changes an plan safe activity an monitorin.
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, breathin, circulation priorities an immediate safety checksDetail de rapid primary survey fi pneumonia patients, prioritizin airway, breathin, an circulation, while performin immediate safety checks, positionin, an escalation steps to stabilize de patient on arrival or durin acute 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
