NSG 6435 : Week 4 Quiz
1. An 8-year-old client was recently discharged from the hospital following
an episode of meningitis. The client presented to the clinic for a follow-
up appointment post discharge. The provider understands that the
client is at increased risk for which complications? SATA
a. Hearing impairment
b. Paralysis
c. Loss of speech
d. Infertility
2. A client with history of bilateral tympanostomy tube insertion presents
to the clinic c/o otorrhea. The provider confirms the complaint. What is
the best treatment for this condition?
a. Combination antibiotic & corticosteroid otic drops
b. Analgesics & watchful waiting
c. Oral antibiotics & antifungal cream
d. Corticosteroid otic drops
3. The gold standard in diagnosing Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is:
a. Immobile TM
b. Pearly gray TM
c. Flat TM
d. Perforated TM
4. A provider is caring for a new client who has had recurrent episodes of &
failed treatment for AOM. What is the next best intervention?
a. Refer to audiologist
b. Refer to an otolaryngolgist
c. Prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotic for 30 days
d. Prescribe an anti-inflammatory
5. A 16-year-old presents to your clinic c/o sore throat & 101F temp. The
provider learns that the client had a sore throat approx 1 week ago. On
exam, client is (+) for cervical lymphadenopathy, enlarged left tonsil,
edematous pharynx & uvula displacement. What condition does this
client most likely have?
1. An 8-year-old client was recently discharged from the hospital following
an episode of meningitis. The client presented to the clinic for a follow-
up appointment post discharge. The provider understands that the
client is at increased risk for which complications? SATA
a. Hearing impairment
b. Paralysis
c. Loss of speech
d. Infertility
2. A client with history of bilateral tympanostomy tube insertion presents
to the clinic c/o otorrhea. The provider confirms the complaint. What is
the best treatment for this condition?
a. Combination antibiotic & corticosteroid otic drops
b. Analgesics & watchful waiting
c. Oral antibiotics & antifungal cream
d. Corticosteroid otic drops
3. The gold standard in diagnosing Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is:
a. Immobile TM
b. Pearly gray TM
c. Flat TM
d. Perforated TM
4. A provider is caring for a new client who has had recurrent episodes of &
failed treatment for AOM. What is the next best intervention?
a. Refer to audiologist
b. Refer to an otolaryngolgist
c. Prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotic for 30 days
d. Prescribe an anti-inflammatory
5. A 16-year-old presents to your clinic c/o sore throat & 101F temp. The
provider learns that the client had a sore throat approx 1 week ago. On
exam, client is (+) for cervical lymphadenopathy, enlarged left tonsil,
edematous pharynx & uvula displacement. What condition does this
client most likely have?
