NURS629 Top Forecasted Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is otitis media? Inflammatory fluid and pathogenic respiratory bacteria that reflux into the middle ear space- does not drain normally. 75% are viral infections most common bacterial etiologic agents: streptococcus pneumoniae 49%, H influenzae 29%, moraxella catarrhalis 28% What are the signs/symptoms of otitis media? fever, pain, d/c from ear, tugging/batting at ear, irritability, crying lethargy, decreased appetite, decreased sleep, recent URI Red, bulging TM, possible-retracted w/ pus, decreased translucency, no movement of TM, no normal landmarks,hole in TM What is considered recurrent otitis media? 3 or more in 6 months OR 4 in one year
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