Lesson 1Focused respiratory assessment: inspection, auscultation, cough, sputum characteristics, work of breathing, and pulse oximetry interpretationOffers a step-by-step respiratory check for pneumonia patients, covering inspection, listening to lungs, evaluating cough and sputum, effort in breathing, and reading pulse oximetry to spot deterioration 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 considerationsLooks at infection control and isolation for pneumonia cases, including proper hand washing, using masks and protective gear, cough manners, room choices, and teaching patients to cut down spread and safeguard 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 directivesDirects focused history taking and checking current medicines for pneumonia patients, highlighting recent breathing troubles, exposures, allergies, ongoing treatments, last meal or drink, and end-of-life wishes for safe, personalised 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 documentationExamines thorough checks of peripheral drips and lines in pneumonia patients, focusing on site condition, flow checks, right fluids and rates, compatibility, 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 into structured pain and discomfort checks in pneumonia, using reliable scales, describing chest pain, its effect on coughing and deep breaths, and matching interventions to aid breathing and ease.
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 blood sugar and other illness screening in pneumonia patients, stressing bedside sugar tests, checking diabetes and blood pressure treatments, and spotting clashes that could affect recovery from infection.
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 contextShows how to take and understand vital signs and patterns in pneumonia, combining fever, pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels to catch sepsis, breathing failure, or decline early.
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 riskConcentrates on brain and daily function checks in pneumonia, covering alertness, awareness, movement limits, usual ability, and fall dangers to spot low-oxygen changes and plan safe activity and watch.
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 checksOutlines quick primary checks for pneumonia patients, putting airway, breathing, and blood flow first, with instant safety steps, positioning, and call-for-help actions to steady the patient on arrival or 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
