Question

which of the following are the terms used for classifying pneumonia? (select all that apply.) defense responsive hospital - acquired community - acquired ventilator - associated hospital - bed - associated

Explanation:

Pneumonia can be classified based on where it is acquired. Hospital - acquired pneumonia (HAP) occurs in hospitalized patients. Community - acquired pneumonia (CAP) is diagnosed in the community. Ventilator - associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of HAP that occurs in patients on mechanical ventilation. "Defense responsive" is not a standard classification term for pneumonia. "Hospital - bed - associated" is not a recognized classification term for pneumonia.

Answer:

B. Hospital - acquired, C. Community - acquired, D. Ventilator - associated