Tonsilitis Flashcards
s/s of tonsilitis…
inflamed tonsils =
-obstruction of food and air; difficulty breathing or swallowing
-space behind nares is blocked due to swelling resulting in many tonsilitis pts becoming mouth breathers
-harsh mouth odors
-impaired sense of taste and smell
-persistent cough
Tonsilitis can be viral, bacterial, or both?
Both
A surgical workup for tonsilitis would occur when … has occurred since diagnosis?
if a pt has had 3+ cases of tonsilitis in one year despite antbx treatment, a surgical consult may be placed
It is recommended that a tonsilectomy is given to children what age and odlder?
3
This is due to reduction of rick of blood loss (larger body mass than infant) and pts ability to communicate with RN/team/staff.
It is recommended that a tonsilectomy is given to children what age and odlder?
3
This is due to reduction of rick of blood loss (larger body mass than infant) and pts ability to communicate with RN/team/staff.
Cleft palate is a contraindication for a tonsilectomy. True or False?
TRUE