Chapter 22: Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Multiple Choice 1. During cold season, what information should the nurse provide to the patient to best prevent transmission of organisms? A) Take prescribed antibiotics. B) Use warm salt-water gargles. C) Dress warmly. D) Wash the hands frequently. Ans: D Chapter: 22 Cognitive Level: Application Difficulty: Easy Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning Objective: 2 Patient Needs: A-2 Feedback: Handwashing remains the most effective preventive measure to reduce the transmission of organisms. Taking prescribed antibiotics, using warm salt-water gargles, and dressing warmly does not suppress transmission. 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. Ans: D Chapter: 22 Cognitive Level: Application Difficulty: ModerateIntegrated Process: Teaching/Learning Objective: 1 Patient Needs: D-1 Feedback: For a patient diagnosed with acute sinusitis, the nurse should instruct the patient that inhalation of steam from a hot shower will promote sinus drainage. Hot packs, increasing fluid intake, and brief use of nasal sprays can also promote drainage.
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