disorders of the nose Flashcards
Propose a characteristic of allergic rhinitis.
Nasal obstruction
Posterior lymphadenopathy
Severe epistaxis
Severe headache
Nasal obstruction
A nurse practitioner is assessing a pediatric patient for a nose disorder. Recommend an appropriate test for evaluating disorders of the nose.
Audiogram
Sensorineural angiogram
Otoscope
Rinne test
Otoscope
A nurse is providing discharge information to the parents after treating a 10-year-old for allergic rhinitis. Determine which is accurate.
Avoid the use of air purifiers because they spread allergy particles.
The first line of therapy is avoidance of allergens.
Nasal septal surgery is effective in treating allergic rhinitis.
The first line of therapy is first-generation antihistamines.
The first line of therapy is avoidance of allergens.
A nurse practitioner is educating a family on foreign bodies in the nasal cavity. Recommend which is appropriate when removing foreign bodies from the nasal cavity.
Most complications of foreign body removal include chronic sinusitis.
Refer the patient to an otolaryngologistafter 3-5 unsuccessful attempts at retrieval.
The patient will have to be followed for 2 weeks to rule out infection.
A pair of alligator forceps is used to remove foreign body.
A pair of alligator forceps is used to remove foreign body.
Identify a common symptom of septal deviation.
Migraine headache
Increased incidence of sudden infant death syndrome
Trouble breathing through the nose
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Trouble breathing through the nose
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students on patients presenting with a history of allergies. When completing an assessment of a patient presenting with a history of allergies, propose a finding that would be consistent with allergic rhinitis.
Rhinitis shiners
Bilateral hyphemas
Psoriasis of the skin
Cobblestoning in the posterior pharynx
Cobblestoning in the posterior pharynx
Establish a risk factor for allergic rhinitis.
History of multiple births
Family history of ear infections
Family history of atopy
Uncle with a history of allergies to peanuts
Family history of atopy
Determine which is accurate when evaluating a patient for a foreign body.
Posterior foreign bodies are the easiest to remove.
Many foreign bodies within the nasal cavity can be removed by the provider.
Topical antibiotics drops are commonly prescribed after foreign body removal.
Pediatric patients are typically cooperative during a foreign body removal.
Many foreign bodies within the nasal cavity can be removed by the provider.
Establish a risk factor for allergic rhinitis.
Family history of ear infections
History of multiple births
Maternal smoking history
Uncle with a history of allergies to peanuts
Maternal smoking history
A nurse practitioner is providing training on nasal assessment and septal deviations. Conclude which statement is accurate.
The septum is made of muscle and cartilage.
Deviated septum associated with trauma is considered a medical emergency.
Symptoms include facial pain, headaches, and noisy night breathing.
Breathing difficulties are uncommon in patients with septal deviations.
Symptoms include facial pain, headaches, and noisy night breathing.
A nurse practitioner is educating a group of students on patient assessment of the nose and its function. Determine which statement is accurate.
The nose filters air and keeps bronchioles from drying out.
Disorders of the nose impact hearing in most children.
The nose has three major growth spurts.
The dorsal projection of the nose reaches adult size by age 16.
The nose filters air and keeps bronchioles from drying out.
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students on patients presenting with a history of allergies. When completing an assessment of a patient presenting with a history of allergies, propose a finding that would be consistent with allergic rhinitis.
Rhinitis shiners
Allergic alopecia
Swollen nasal turbinates
Psoriasis of the skin
Swollen nasal turbinates
Propose a characteristic of allergic rhinitis.
Diarrhea
Severe headache
Posterior lymphadenopathy
Itchy eyes and nose
Itchy eyes and nose
Determine which is appropriate when educating a parent on the risk of nasal foreign bodies.
Seek help immediately, if battery insertion is suspected.
Foreign body to the nose significantly affects quality of life.
Physical restraint is not recommended in foreign body removals.
Supervision of child does not decrease risk of foreign body to the nose.
Seek help immediately, if battery insertion is suspected.
A nurse practitioner is completing a physical examination on a pediatric patient. Establish which is common for patients with a possible nasal foreign body or obstruction.
Congested cough
Enlarged posterior lymph nodes
Buccal tenderness
Foul nasal drainage
oul nasal drainage
