Chapter 22 Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders

Chapter 22  Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
During cold season, what information should the nurse provide to the patient to best prevent transmission of organisms?
A)
Take prescribed antibiotics.
C)
Dress warmly.
B)
Use warm salt-water gargles.
D)
Wash the hands frequently.

2.
A patient visits the clinic and is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. To promote sinus drainage, the nurse instructs the patient to:
A)
Apply a cold pack to the affected area.
B)
Apply a mustard poultice to the forehead.
C)
Perform postural drainage.
D)
Increase fluid intake.

3.
The nurse is instructing a patient on the administration of nasal spray. What information is most important to include in this teaching plan?
A)
Finish the bottle of nasal spray to clear the infection effectively.
B)
Nasal spray can be shared between family members only.
C)
Administer the nasal spray in a prone position.
D)
Overuse of nasal spray may cause rebound congestion.

4.
The patient has been prescribed an antibiotic for tonsillitis and has been instructed to take the antibiotic for 10 days. The patient informs the nurse that she is feeling better and is stopping the medication because she has taken it for 4 days. What information should the nurse provide to this patient?
A)
Keep the remaining tablets for an infection at a later time.
B)
Discontinue the medications if the fever is gone.
C)
Dispose of the remainder of the medication in a biohazard receptacle.
D)
Antibiotics must be completed to eliminate the organism.

5.
Which of the following patients is at greater risk for developing chronic pharyngitis?
A)
Habitual use of alcohol and tobacco
C)
Diet of spicy foods
B)
Caffeine use
D)
Type A personality

Answer Key

1.
D
2.
D
3.
D
4.
D
5.
A