FINAL REVIEW NSG 6420

FINAL REVIEW NSG 6420FINAL REVIEW NSG 6420. 1. A patient presents with acute otitis externa with obstruction of the ear canal severe enough to prevent patient self-administration of pharmacologic treatment. What is the most effective means to administer topical agent solutions? A. Oral/systemic antibiotics B. Aural toileting or wicking or a combination of both C. A nebulizer machines D. Surgical debridement 2. Otitis media, hypothyroid disease, deviated nasal septum, and chronic sinusitis are differential diagnoses for what condition? A. Mumps B. Rhinitis C. Dental Abscess D. Viral influenza 3. Which of the following would NOT be included as part of the focused SOAP note for a patient who suffers from allergic rhinitis? A. Review of the HEENT physical examination B. Discussion of health promotion issues C. Patient Vital signs D. Referral for additional allergy testing 4.A patient diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which of the following education and counseling notes would NOT be appropriate for this patient? A. Contact lenses should be discarded and new lenses should not be worn until symptoms subside B. Clean all linens thoroughly C. Patient may return to work upon completing the initial dose of antibiotics D. Any eye make up should be replaced 5. Incubation period for Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus? A. 24-72 hours B. 12-24 hours C. 72-96 D. +96 6. Which of the following demographic groups would NOT be considered at risk for complications of influenza? A. young children B. pregnant women C. Suffering from heart, kidney, or neurologic disease D. those who did not get the influenza vaccine