15 - nose

Question 1

thin water discharge may indicate…

Answer 1

acute rhinitis

-fr virus (common cold) or allergies

Question 2

epistaxis (nosebleeds) can occur as a result of…

Answer 2

• HTN
• overuse of nasal sprays
• blood disorders
• rhinitis

Question 3

anosmia

Answer 3

inability to smell

-may be due to neurologic, hereditary, or zinc deficiency

Question 4

swollen + red mucosa may indicate

Answer 4

upper resp infection

Question 5

pale boggy mucose may indicate

Answer 5

chronic allergies

Question 6

nasal polyps

Answer 6

smooth, pale benign growths

-found in many pt w chronic allergies

Question 7

tender sinus nay indicate

Answer 7

chronic allergies or sinusitis

Question 8

if you suspect sinus infection, maxillary + frontal sinuses may be _____

Answer 8

transilluminated

Question 9

sinus that is filled w fluid….

Answer 9

will not be illuminated

-no red glow

Question 10

to check translluminate the maxillary sinus, place the penlight

Answer 10

in the pt mouth + shine on each side of hard palate. gently cover pt’s mouth
-alternate technique is to place on cheek like done w frontal sinus

Question 11

perforated septum can be caused by

Answer 11

• chronic infection
• cocain
• trauma

Question 12

sinusitis usually comes following a…

Answer 12

upper respiratory infection

Question 13

sinusitis s/s

Answer 13

• facial pain + discharge
• fever, chills, frontal headache
• dull pulsating pain in cheeks or teeth