Covid-19 and the respiratory system

What can the coronavirus do to the lungs? Mark ALL that apply:

• It can cause lasting lung damage.

• The lungs can become inflamed.

• They can be filled with liquid.

• It can develop a tumour.

As COVID-19 pneumonia progresses, more of the air sacs become filled with fluid leaking from the tiny blood vessels in the lungs. Eventually, shortness of breath sets in. Which of the conditions below is being described?

• Sepsis

• Acute Respiratory Stress Syndrome (ARDS)

• A mild case of COVID-19 infection.

• All options are incorrect.

What is sepsis?

• It is when an infection reaches, and spreads through, the bloodstream, causing tissue damage everywhere it goes.

• It is when you are unable to breath on your own and may require ventilator support to help circulate oxygen in the body.

• It is when air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid, limiting their ability to take in oxygen

• All options are correct

What is Covid-19 peunomia? Mark ALL that apply.

• It is when an infection reaches, and spreads through, the bloodstream, causing tissue damage everywhere it goes.

• It is when you are unable to breath on your own and may require ventilator support to help circulate oxygen in the body.

• It is when air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid, limiting their ability to take in oxygen

• All options are correct

About the severity of the disease, which option uses the correct language?

• There can be simple and complicated cases.

• There are type 1 and type 2 cases.

• There are type A and type B cases.

• There can be mild and severe cases.

How can you reduce the chance of having lung damage if you are infected with the COVID-19 virus? Mark ALL that apply.

• If you have diabetes, bronchitis, or a heart problem, you need to have these conditions monitored and being medicated correctly for them.

• You have to take a lot of vitamin C.

• You need to be hydrated correctly.

• You have to be sure you are being properly fed.

Is COVID-19 lung damage reversible?

• Yes. As soon as you recover from the symptoms.

• No. In most cases, you will have breathing problems permanently.

• Yes, but it may take weeks.

• Yes, but it may take months or years.