Nosocomial Pneumonia, Overview Springer Nature Link Updated IDSA ATS Guidelines on Management of Adults With HAP and VAP When prepping for pneumonia on the NCLEX, focus on these key types, symptoms, and treatments to stay on track! Pneumonia Types: CAP, HAP, HCAP, VAP, Aspiration Symptoms to Remember: AFFECT, MUSCLE, From Common Infection to Critical Threat Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be: Community acquired (CAP) contracted outside healthcare settings Hospital acquired (HAP) develops during a hospital stay Ventilator associated (VAP)