Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0 Test
Questions with Answers Graded A+
Which statement indicates that a patient with a ruptured tympanic membrane has
understood your discharge instructions? - Ans - "I'll place a piece of cotton with
some petroleum jelly in my ear when showering."
Which disorder causes vocal cord inflammation? - Ans - Acute laryngitis
Which disorder is characterized by edema of the nasal membranes? - Ans - Rhinitis
Which intervention should you expect to perform for a patient with fever; redness, swelling,
and tenderness in the mastoid area; and a recent history of otitis media? - Ans -
Arrange for computed tomography.
Which mechanism can lead to the swelling of the ear canal and lymphadenopathy in front
of the tragus? - Ans - Regular earphone use
Unilateral neck swelling is a sign of which disorder? - Ans - Peritonsillar abscess
Which disorder causes purulent drainage from the auricle and ear canal? - Ans -
Otitis externa
A patient with rhinitis receives a prescription for a nasal spray. Which discharge instruction
should you give this patient? - Ans - "Spray each nostril, lie supine for 2 minutes, and
repeat."
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Questions with Answers Graded A+
Which statement indicates that a patient with a ruptured tympanic membrane has
understood your discharge instructions? - Ans - "I'll place a piece of cotton with
some petroleum jelly in my ear when showering."
Which disorder causes vocal cord inflammation? - Ans - Acute laryngitis
Which disorder is characterized by edema of the nasal membranes? - Ans - Rhinitis
Which intervention should you expect to perform for a patient with fever; redness, swelling,
and tenderness in the mastoid area; and a recent history of otitis media? - Ans -
Arrange for computed tomography.
Which mechanism can lead to the swelling of the ear canal and lymphadenopathy in front
of the tragus? - Ans - Regular earphone use
Unilateral neck swelling is a sign of which disorder? - Ans - Peritonsillar abscess
Which disorder causes purulent drainage from the auricle and ear canal? - Ans -
Otitis externa
A patient with rhinitis receives a prescription for a nasal spray. Which discharge instruction
should you give this patient? - Ans - "Spray each nostril, lie supine for 2 minutes, and
repeat."
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