Pneumonia
Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While sputum testing can provide information about the causative pathogen, it is not the primary purpose of collecting sputum in pneumonia diagnosis.
Incorrect. Sputum testing can help identify the causative pathogen, but its primary purpose is to confirm the presence of pneumonia and assess its severity.
Incorrect. Sputum samples are not primarily used to assess lung function but rather to detect the presence of infectious agents.
Correct. Collecting sputum helps confirm the diagnosis of pneumonia and provides information about the severity and causative pathogen.
A) Incorrect. While sputum testing can provide information about the causative pathogen, it is not the primary purpose of collecting sputum in pneumonia diagnosis.
B) Incorrect. Sputum testing can help identify the causative pathogen, but its primary purpose is to confirm the presence of pneumonia and assess its severity.
C) Incorrect. Sputum samples are not primarily used to assess lung function but rather to detect the presence of infectious agents.
D) Correct. Collecting sputum helps confirm the diagnosis of pneumonia and provides information about the severity and causative pathogen.