Epistaxis

Question 1

2 types of epistaxis:

Answer 1

1. Anterior and posterior epistaxis

Question 2

Most common epistaxis

Answer 2

Anterior epistaxis

Question 3

Epistaxis that is caused by injury or trauma

Answer 3

Anterior epistaxis

Question 4

Most serious epistaxis

Answer 4

Posterior epistaxis

Question 5

Epistaxis caused by increase pressure

Answer 5

Posterior epistaxis

Question 6

Increase pressure in posterior epistaxis result to?

Answer 6

Rupture then bleeding

Question 7

Position if patient has epistaxis?

Answer 7

Sit and lean forward

Question 8

Bleeding in the upper respiratory tract poses increase risk of?

Answer 8

Aspiration

Question 9

Where to apply pressure when patient has epistaxis?

Answer 9

Soft area (below bony area)

Question 10

How many minutes does the patient should apply pressure in the soft area when having epistaxis?

Answer 10

5 minutes

Question 11

What kind of compress shall he applied?

Answer 11

Cold compress (to promote vasoconstriction which decreases blood flow)

Question 12

Cold compress is for?

Answer 12

to promote vasoconstriction which decreases blood flow

Question 13

Medical invention for closure of would is?

Answer 13

Confirm (electro and chemical )

Question 14

2 types of cautery

Answer 14

*Electro
* chemical ( silver nitrate ) - caustic agent

Question 15

Topical vasoconstriction

Answer 15

• Epinephrine
• Phenylephrine

Question 16

Duration for nasal packing and balloon inflated catheter -

Answer 16

3-5 days

Question 17

nasal packing and balloon inflated catheter diet

Answer 17

Liquid to soft diet

Question 18

nasal packing and balloon inflated catheter patients, what kind of breather are they:

Answer 18

Mouth breather

Question 19

What to avoid when patient has epistaxis?

Answer 19

Oral thermometer, and blowing of nose (shall be done 2days after removal)