NR 545 - Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER - infection of the middle ear
diagnosis of otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - -examination with otoscope will reveal
bulging tympanic membrane
-fluid bubbles may be observed behind a reddened tympanic membrane
signs and symptoms of otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - -fever, pain; infant may pull
at ear
-enlarged lymph nodes
-discharge from ear (if drum is ruptured)
-upper respiratory symptoms
-vomiting, diarrhea
treatment of otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotics like amoxicillin
What is otitis externa? - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of external auditory canal
aka "swimmer's ear"
diagnosis of otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Diagnosis is based on inspection - The
ear canal usually appears edematous and erythematous in external otitis. Debris or cerumen is
typically yellow, brown, white, or gray.
treatment for otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Topical antibiotic drops to affected
ear (fluoroquinolone or other covering pseudomonas)
What is Rhinovirus? - CORRECT ANSWER - common cold
, treatment of rhinovirus - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually self-limited
No antiviral drugs effective
Relieve symptoms-Nasal vasoconstrictors; Nasal decongestants: eg. Pseudoephedrine,
phenylephrine, Naphazoline etc.
Inhalation of HOT STEAM
Control:
Hand washing and disinfection practice
What is conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - pink eye; inflammation of the
conjunctiva
signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Red, irritated and
discomfort
No change in vision
Mucupurulent exudate
Adhesions in the morning
Erythema
Edema of the lids
Usually starts unilateral and becomes bilateral
signs and symptoms of viral conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Can present with or
without cold symptoms, itchy, red eyes, and may have clear to no discharge
What is allergic rhinitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of the nasal mucosa due
to exposure to allergens "hay fever"
signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER - -Immediate and
BILATERAL (both sides) symptoms
-Itching nose, eyes, mouth
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is otitis media? - CORRECT ANSWER - infection of the middle ear
diagnosis of otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - -examination with otoscope will reveal
bulging tympanic membrane
-fluid bubbles may be observed behind a reddened tympanic membrane
signs and symptoms of otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - -fever, pain; infant may pull
at ear
-enlarged lymph nodes
-discharge from ear (if drum is ruptured)
-upper respiratory symptoms
-vomiting, diarrhea
treatment of otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotics like amoxicillin
What is otitis externa? - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of external auditory canal
aka "swimmer's ear"
diagnosis of otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Diagnosis is based on inspection - The
ear canal usually appears edematous and erythematous in external otitis. Debris or cerumen is
typically yellow, brown, white, or gray.
treatment for otitis externa - CORRECT ANSWER - Topical antibiotic drops to affected
ear (fluoroquinolone or other covering pseudomonas)
What is Rhinovirus? - CORRECT ANSWER - common cold
, treatment of rhinovirus - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually self-limited
No antiviral drugs effective
Relieve symptoms-Nasal vasoconstrictors; Nasal decongestants: eg. Pseudoephedrine,
phenylephrine, Naphazoline etc.
Inhalation of HOT STEAM
Control:
Hand washing and disinfection practice
What is conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - pink eye; inflammation of the
conjunctiva
signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Red, irritated and
discomfort
No change in vision
Mucupurulent exudate
Adhesions in the morning
Erythema
Edema of the lids
Usually starts unilateral and becomes bilateral
signs and symptoms of viral conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Can present with or
without cold symptoms, itchy, red eyes, and may have clear to no discharge
What is allergic rhinitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - inflammation of the nasal mucosa due
to exposure to allergens "hay fever"
signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER - -Immediate and
BILATERAL (both sides) symptoms
-Itching nose, eyes, mouth
