Lesson 1Focused respiratory assessment: inspection, auscultation, cough, sputum characteristics, work of breathing, and pulse oximetry interpretationOffers a structured way to assess breathing in pneumonia cases, covering inspection, listening to lungs, evaluating cough and sputum, effort in breathing, and reading oxygen levels to spot decline and direct care 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 considerationsDiscusses preventing infection spread and isolation for pneumonia, including proper hand washing, using masks and protective gear, cough manners, room choices, and teaching patients to lower risks to 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 collection and checking medications for pneumonia, highlighting recent breathing issues, exposures, allergies, ongoing drugs, last meal, and end-of-life wishes to ensure safe, personal care plans.
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 careful checking of arm IVs and other lines in pneumonia patients, focusing on site health, flow checks, right fluids and speeds, compatibility, and proper records to avoid issues and keep treatment safe.
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 organised pain and discomfort checking in pneumonia, using trusted scales, describing chest pain details, effects on coughing and deep breaths, and customising help to aid oxygen intake 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 sugar level and other health issue screening in pneumonia patients, stressing quick sugar tests, checking diabetes and high blood pressure treatments, and spotting clashes that influence 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 gathering and understanding vital signs and patterns in pneumonia, combining fever, pulse, breathing speed, blood pressure, and oxygen levels to identify 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 riskConcentrates on brain and body function checks in pneumonia, covering awareness, alertness, movement limits, usual abilities, and fall dangers to catch low-oxygen effects and plan safe activities and watches.
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 first checks for pneumonia patients, prioritising airway, breathing, blood flow, with instant safety steps, positioning, and alert calls to steady the patient on arrival or during sudden shifts.
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
