NURS 5433 FAMILY 2: Module 1 – EENT;
review of key quizzes, and practice
questions for guaranteed success / brand
new version 2025/2026.
What are the 3 most common causative organisms for bacterial
conjunctivitis? - Correct-answer-Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus
influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
A 19 year old presents with a complaint of bilaterally itchy, red eyes
with tearing that occurs intermittently throughout the year and is often
accompanied by a rope like eye discharge and clear nasal discharge.
This is most consistent with what diagnosis? - Correct-answer-allergic
conjunctivitis
Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis - Correct-answer-Corticosteroid
ophthalmic drops
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Treatment for viral conjunctivitis - Correct-answer-no drops needed
Common cause of anterior epistaxis - Correct-answer-localized nasal
mucosa trauma
1st line intervention for epistaxis - Correct-answer-Firm pressure to the
area superior to the nasal alar cartilage
Ms Murphy is a 58 year old woman presenting with a sudden left sided
headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and
the left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva
is markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the
Snellen chart is 20/30 OD; and 20/90 OS. What is the most likely
diagnosis? - Correct-answer-angle-closure glaucoma
Mrs. Allen is a 67 year old female with type 2 DM who complains of
seeing flashing lights and floaters, decreased visual acuity, and
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metamorphopsia in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis? -
Correct-answer-Retinal detachment
Which of the following is most likely to be found on the funduscopic
exam in a patient with untreated POAG? - Correct-answer-excessive
cupping of the optic disk
A 22 year old female presents with a "pimple" on her right eyelid. Exam
reveals a 2mm pustule on the lateral border of the right eyelid margin.
What is this most consistent with? - Correct-answer-Hordeolum
A 22 year old female presents with a 'bump" on her right eyelid. Exam
reveals a 2 mm hard, nontender swelling on the lateral border of the
right eyelid margin. What is this most consistent with? - Correct-
answer-chalazion
What is an independent risk factor for oral cancer? - Correct-answer-
human papillomavirus type 16
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What are top 3 causative pathogens for otitis externa? - Correct-
answer-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus Enterobacteriaceae, and
staph aureus
What is an appropriate antibiotic therapy for otitis externa with
accompanying cellulitis suitable for outpatient therapy? - Correct-
answer-fluoroquinolone
What are the top 3 causative pathogens for otitis media? - Correct-
answer-Strep pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, moraxella
catarrhalis
What is expected finding in AOM? - Correct-answer-Tympanic
membrane immobility
A 25 year old patient has a 3 day hx of left ear pain that began after one
week of URI symptoms. On physical exam, you find that she has AOM.
She is allergic to PCN with a flat pink rash only. She took an oral