Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Exam Questions And Answers.
Which statement indicates that a patient with a ruptured tympanic membrane has understood your
discharge instructions? - "I'll place a piece of cotton with some petroleum jelly in my ear when
showering."
Which disorder causes vocal cord inflammation? - Acute laryngitis
Which disorder is characterized by edema of the nasal membranes? - 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? - Arrange for computed
tomography.
Which mechanism can lead to the swelling of the ear canal and lymphadenopathy in front of the
tragus? - Regular earphone use
Unilateral neck swelling is a sign of which disorder? - Peritonsillar abscess
Which disorder causes purulent drainage from the auricle and ear canal? - Otitis externa
A patient with rhinitis receives a prescription for a nasal spray. Which discharge instruction should
you give this patient? - "Spray each nostril, lie supine for 2 minutes, and repeat."
Which intervention is indicated for a patient with an avulsed tooth? - Place the tooth back into the
socket.
A patient presents to the emergency department with dull, achy pain in the forehead that worsens
when he bends forward. You should evaluate this patient for which disorder? - Sinusitis
In a patient with rhinitis, which finding should you expect? - A decreased sense of smell
Which statement indicates that a patient with a ruptured tympanic membrane has understood your
discharge instructions? - "I'll place a piece of cotton with some petroleum jelly in my ear when
showering."
Which disorder causes vocal cord inflammation? - Acute laryngitis
Which disorder is characterized by edema of the nasal membranes? - 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? - Arrange for computed
tomography.
Which mechanism can lead to the swelling of the ear canal and lymphadenopathy in front of the
tragus? - Regular earphone use
Unilateral neck swelling is a sign of which disorder? - Peritonsillar abscess
Which disorder causes purulent drainage from the auricle and ear canal? - Otitis externa
A patient with rhinitis receives a prescription for a nasal spray. Which discharge instruction should
you give this patient? - "Spray each nostril, lie supine for 2 minutes, and repeat."
Which intervention is indicated for a patient with an avulsed tooth? - Place the tooth back into the
socket.
A patient presents to the emergency department with dull, achy pain in the forehead that worsens
when he bends forward. You should evaluate this patient for which disorder? - Sinusitis
In a patient with rhinitis, which finding should you expect? - A decreased sense of smell
