Quizzes Flashcards
The most common complication of URTI that result from its exacerbation?
Sinustitis
URTI is considered chronic among adult patients when it last for?
More than 3 weeks
Clergyman’s sore throat is characterized by?
Numerous swollen lymph follicles
Numerous swollen lymph follicles?
Grade 2
Which of the following is not indication for tonsillectomy?
Bilateral tonsil hypertrophy
Drug of choice for tonsilitis?
Oral Penicillin
What should the nurse do first when a patient choke on food and is unable to speak?
Give for back flow between scapulae
The most common cause of acute pharyngitis?
Beta- hemolytic Streptococcus
Which nursing intervention is not primarily done to provide comfort to a patient with upper respiratory disorder?
Position prone with head turned to the side
Which is the following is not a sign of post tonsillectomy hemorrhage?
Increased BP
Phenylephrine is used in the care of patient with URTD as?
Decongestant
The inflammation in the paranasal sinuses is considered chronic in adults if it last for more than?
3weeks
The most appropriate position for an immediate post tonsillectomy patient?
Prone with head turned to the side.
The most common early sign of post-tonsillectomyhemorrhage?
Frequent Swallowing
The most common casue of COPD?
Smoking