NCLEX- Eye, ear, and throat

Question 1

bleeding after tonsillectomy

Answer 1

nurse immediately turn child to its side –> prevent aspiration
than notify Dr

Question 2

chlamydia

Answer 2

sexual transmission

Question 3

sedimentation rate

Answer 3

checks for inflammation in the body

Question 4

tonsillectomy- postsurgery positioning

Answer 4

prone or side-lying to facilitate drainage

Question 5

tonsillectomy- postsurgery suctioning

Answer 5

not performed unless airway obstruction b/c risk of trauma to surgical site

Question 6

tonsillectomy- fluids post surgery

Answer 6

clear, cool liquids encouraged

milk/milk products avoided –> coat the throat –> cause child to clear throat –> increase risk of bleeding

Question 7

tonsillectomy- post surgery- signs of bleeding

Answer 7

frequent swallowing
restlessness
fast and thready pulse
vomiting bright red blood

Question 8

myringotomy

Answer 8

insertion of tympanoplasty tubes into the middle ear to promote drainage of purulent middle ear fluid, equalize pressure, keep air aerated

Question 9

strabismus- s/s

Answer 9

eyes not aligned due to lack of coordination of extraocular muscles

-frequent HA
-squinting
-tilts head to see
-crossed eyes
-closing one eye to see
-diplopia
-photophobia
-loss of binocular vision
-impairment of depth perception

Question 10

otitis media- position, inflammation

Answer 10

position on affected side –> drainage

irrigation not recommended –> increases inflammation

antihistamines NOT recommended