Nur220
Exam 3
1. The nurse advises that, to reduce the risk of giving a cold to another, on should: Select all
that apply.
A) Cover mouth and nose when sneezing
B) Wash hands frequently
C) Take saline nose sprays
D) Turning head to crook of arm when coughing
2. The initial intervention to stop epistaxis is to:
A) Have patient lie back and hold ice to nose
B) Firmly pack nostrils with gauze
C) Press firmly on area beneath nose and lips
D) Sit forward and pinch nostrils
3. The nurse assesses the older adult with a family tendency to laryngeal cancer for: Select all
that apply.
A) History of smoking
B) Alcohol abuse
C) Eating dairy products
D) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
E) Eating spicy foods
4. The nurse instructs the adult post-tonsillectomy patient to avoid: Select all that apply.
A) Citrus fluid
B) Hot fluids
C) Mild products
D) Coughing and sneezing
E) Rough foods
5. The prime causative organisms for the infection causing sinusitis are: Select all that apply.
A) Staphylococci
B) Pseudomonas
C) Haemophilus influenza
D) Streptococcius pneumonia
6. The drug of choice for bacterial pharyngitis is:
A) Cipro
B) Penicillin
C) Bactrim DS
D) Metronidazole
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, 7. The nurse caring for a patient post tonsillectomy knows to be vigilant for signs of
hemorrhaging which include:
A) Vomiting
B) Frequent swallowing
C) Sneezing
D) Coughing
8. The primary aspect of community care for nurses to prevent Upper Respiratory Infections is
to promote immunizations for: Select all that apply.
A) Measles
B) Influenza
C) Pneumonia
D) Polio
9. The nurse assesses a client with emphysema and notes a barrel chest. What is the reason for
the client’s chest anomaly?
A) Collapse of distal alveoli
B) Use of accessory muscles
C) Over distention of the lungs
D) Chronic hypoxia
10. What are some commonly prescribed drugs used for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis?
A) Antihistamines, beta-blockers, and aspirin
B) Corticosteroids, anginals, and anticoagulants
C) Corticosteroids, alpha antagonists, and aspirin
D) Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and decongestants
11. The nurse is caring for a patient with viral pneumonia. Which intervention(s) should
the nurse expect to be included in the care plan? Select all that apply.
A) Providing adequate rest periods
B) Maintaining adequate fluid intake
C) Administering organism-resistant antibiotics
D) Monitoring vital signs and respiratory status
E) Providing oral hygiene before and after meals
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Exam 3
1. The nurse advises that, to reduce the risk of giving a cold to another, on should: Select all
that apply.
A) Cover mouth and nose when sneezing
B) Wash hands frequently
C) Take saline nose sprays
D) Turning head to crook of arm when coughing
2. The initial intervention to stop epistaxis is to:
A) Have patient lie back and hold ice to nose
B) Firmly pack nostrils with gauze
C) Press firmly on area beneath nose and lips
D) Sit forward and pinch nostrils
3. The nurse assesses the older adult with a family tendency to laryngeal cancer for: Select all
that apply.
A) History of smoking
B) Alcohol abuse
C) Eating dairy products
D) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
E) Eating spicy foods
4. The nurse instructs the adult post-tonsillectomy patient to avoid: Select all that apply.
A) Citrus fluid
B) Hot fluids
C) Mild products
D) Coughing and sneezing
E) Rough foods
5. The prime causative organisms for the infection causing sinusitis are: Select all that apply.
A) Staphylococci
B) Pseudomonas
C) Haemophilus influenza
D) Streptococcius pneumonia
6. The drug of choice for bacterial pharyngitis is:
A) Cipro
B) Penicillin
C) Bactrim DS
D) Metronidazole
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, 7. The nurse caring for a patient post tonsillectomy knows to be vigilant for signs of
hemorrhaging which include:
A) Vomiting
B) Frequent swallowing
C) Sneezing
D) Coughing
8. The primary aspect of community care for nurses to prevent Upper Respiratory Infections is
to promote immunizations for: Select all that apply.
A) Measles
B) Influenza
C) Pneumonia
D) Polio
9. The nurse assesses a client with emphysema and notes a barrel chest. What is the reason for
the client’s chest anomaly?
A) Collapse of distal alveoli
B) Use of accessory muscles
C) Over distention of the lungs
D) Chronic hypoxia
10. What are some commonly prescribed drugs used for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis?
A) Antihistamines, beta-blockers, and aspirin
B) Corticosteroids, anginals, and anticoagulants
C) Corticosteroids, alpha antagonists, and aspirin
D) Antihistamines, corticosteroids, and decongestants
11. The nurse is caring for a patient with viral pneumonia. Which intervention(s) should
the nurse expect to be included in the care plan? Select all that apply.
A) Providing adequate rest periods
B) Maintaining adequate fluid intake
C) Administering organism-resistant antibiotics
D) Monitoring vital signs and respiratory status
E) Providing oral hygiene before and after meals
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