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What is Rhinitis? - ANSWER: " Common Cold "
Head Cold
What causes Rhinitus? - ANSWER: Virus
How is Rhinitis spread? - ANSWER: Being around sick people
Being sneezed / coughed on
Touching contaminated surfaces
Signs and Symptoms of Rhinitis - ANSWER: Fever Chills Sore Throat
Cough Headache Congestion
Malaise
Treatment for Rhinitis - ANSWER: Tylenol, Motrin, over the counter cold remedies,
decongestions
What is Sinitus? - ANSWER: Inflammation of sinuses
What are causes of sinitus - ANSWER: Allergies
Respiratory Infection
Risk Factors of sinusitis - ANSWER: Nasal polyps
Deviated Septum
Signs and symptoms of sinusitis - ANSWER: Pressure, pain, headache, and even
toothache
Treatment of sinisitis - ANSWER: Moist steam, decongestant, antibiotics (viral
infection)
What is important to remember regarding bacteria from the sinuses? - ANSWER:
Bacteria from sinuses can migrate to the meninges causing meningitis!
What is Pharyngitis? - ANSWER: Inflammation of the pharynx
Commonly known as sore throat
Most common type of Phayngitis - ANSWER: Strep Throat
Normally caused by a viral infection, however it can be bacterial or fungal
May also cause laryngitis, which prevents the client from speaking
, How do you diagnose Pharyngitis? - ANSWER: Culture swab - "rapid strep test"
Treatment for Pharyngitis - ANSWER: Supportive measures
Tylenol
Motrin
Numbing spray
Cough Drops
Antibiotics
Complication if Pharyngitis left untreated - ANSWER: Epiglottitis, inflammation of the
epiglottis
Airway may become occluded, not allowing client to swallow own saliva
What is Tonsillitis? - ANSWER: Inflammation of the tonsils
Bacterial or viral
Acute symptoms of tonsillitis - ANSWER: Fever
Increased WBC
Chronic symptoms of tonsillitis - ANSWER: Enlarged adenoids
Frequently having sore throat and colds
Nursing considerations for tonsillectomy - ANSWER: Significant risk of bleeding
Monitor for swallowing frequently, or clearing of throat
What is Epistaxis? - ANSWER: Nose bleed
What causes Epistaxis - ANSWER: Low humidity
Allergies
Frequent nose picking
Scratching
Signs and Symptoms of Epistaxis - ANSWER: Bleed from the nose
Treating Epistaxis - ANSWER: Anterior bleed: direct pressure to the nostril, ice packs
and stay calm.
Posterior bleed: Cauterization or packing
Encourage to not swallow blood, or let drain down the back of the throat. This can
cause upset stomach
Signs of a Cold - ANSWER: Low-grade fever
Muscle Aches
Malaise
Nasal Stiffness
Chills