Pneumonia
Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Good hand hygiene and avoiding contact with others can help prevent infections but are not the primary risk factors for pneumonia.
Incorrect. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, can increase the risk of pneumonia, especially when they weaken the immune system.
Incorrect. Age is a risk factor for pneumonia, but being young and healthy does not eliminate the risk, and other factors also play a role.
Correct. Smoking, chronic lung conditions (e.g., COPD), and a weakened immune system are significant risk factors for pneumonia.
A) Incorrect. Good hand hygiene and avoiding contact with others can help prevent infections but are not the primary risk factors for pneumonia.
B) Incorrect. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, can increase the risk of pneumonia, especially when they weaken the immune system.
C) Incorrect. Age is a risk factor for pneumonia, but being young and healthy does not eliminate the risk, and other factors also play a role.
D) Correct. Smoking, chronic lung conditions (e.g., COPD), and a weakened immune system are significant risk factors for pneumonia.