An Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Patient Is Suspected of Developing Nosocomial

question 36

Multiple Choice

An intubated, mechanically ventilated patient is suspected of developing nosocomial pneumonia. The pulmonologist decides to perform a bronchoscopy. Which bronchoscopy findings would be consistent with pneumonia?
I.alveolar collapse
II.distal purulent secretions
III.persistent secretions surging from distal bronchi during exhalation
IV.P/F ratio less than 50

• A)II, III, and IV
• B)I and III
• C)II only
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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