NCLEX-Style Questions – Ear Disorders
(Set of 50)
1. Q1. A nurse is caring for a patient with ménière’s disease. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
2. Q2. A nurse is caring for a patient with otitis media. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
3. Q3. A nurse is caring for a patient with otitis media. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
, conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
4. Q4. A nurse is caring for a patient with ear surgery. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
5. Q5. A nurse is caring for a patient with ménière’s disease. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
6. Q6. A nurse is caring for a patient with hearing loss. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
(Set of 50)
1. Q1. A nurse is caring for a patient with ménière’s disease. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
2. Q2. A nurse is caring for a patient with otitis media. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
3. Q3. A nurse is caring for a patient with otitis media. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
, conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
4. Q4. A nurse is caring for a patient with ear surgery. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
5. Q5. A nurse is caring for a patient with ménière’s disease. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
6. Q6. A nurse is caring for a patient with hearing loss. What is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A. Encourage frequent head movement.
B. Administer prescribed antibiotics as ordered.
C. Instruct the patient to irrigate the ear canal.
D. Advise high sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics is a standard intervention, especially for
infections like otitis media or externa. Option A may worsen symptoms in vertigo-related
conditions. Option C is contraindicated in cases of perforated tympanic membrane. Option D
can exacerbate symptoms in Ménière’s disease.
