Focus on Adult Health Medical-Surgical Nursing Psc Edition by Linda
Focus on Adult Health Medical-Surgical Nursing Psc Edition by Linda
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Chapter 9- Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is performing patient teaching with a young mother who has brought her 3-month-old to the clinic for a well-baby check. Knowing that it is cold season, what information should the nurse provide to the mother to best prevent transmission of organisms? | |
| A) | Take prescribed antibiotics | |
| B) | Use warm salt-water gargles | |
| C) | Dress warmly | |
| D) | Wash hands frequently | |
| 2. | A patient comes to the emergency department (ED) and is admitted with epistaxis. Pressure has been applied to the patient’s midline septum for 10 minutes but the bleeding continues. What treatment will best control the bleeding? | |
| A) | Nasal plugs | |
| B) | Suction | |
| C) | Nasal spray | |
| D) | Silver nitrate applicators | |
| 3. | The nurse is preparing the care plan for a patient who is scheduled for a laryngectomy. Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority? | |
| A) | Anxiety related to diagnosis of cancer | |
| B) | Altered nutrition related to swallowing difficulties | |
| C) | Ineffective airway clearance related to surgical alterations in the airway | |
| D) | Impaired verbal communication related to removal of the larynx | |
| 4. | An emergency department (ED) nurse is assessing a 20-year-old gymnast who fell from a balance beam. The gymnast presents with a clear fluid leaking from the nose. What should the ED nurse suspect? | |
| A) | Fracture of the cribriform plate | |
| B) | Potential loss of consciousness | |
| C) | Abrasion of the soft tissue | |
| D) | Fracture of the nasal septum | |
| 5. | The nurse is discussing the administration of nasal spray with participants of a health fair. What information is most important to include in this discussion? | |
| A) | Finish the bottle of nasal spray to clear the infection effectively. | |
| B) | Nasal spray can be shared between family members only. | |
| C) | Administer the nasal spray in a prone position. | |
| D) | Overuse of nasal spray may cause rebound congestion. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | D |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | C |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | D |
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