MDC 3 EXAM 2 EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Treatment for OSA. Answer: CPAP, weight loss
◉ Priority in OSA Management. Answer: CPAP adherence, avoid
sedatives/alcohol, monitor for cardiac issues
◉ Epistaxis (Nosebleed). Answer: Lean forward and pinch nose—
posterior bleeds are harder to control and may need packing.
◉ Cause of Epistaxis. Answer: Dry air, trauma, anticoagulants
◉ Treatment for Epistaxis. Answer: Lean forward, pressure, packing
if needed
◉ Priority in Epistaxis Management. Answer: No nose blowing,
humidifier use, airway risk in posterior bleeds
◉ Nasal Obstruction. Answer: Chronic congestion from structural
issues like deviated septum may require surgery if meds fail.
, ◉ Cause of Nasal Obstruction. Answer: Deviated septum, polyps
◉ Treatment for Nasal Obstruction. Answer: Steroids,
antihistamines, surgery if needed
◉ Priority in Nasal Obstruction Management. Answer: Post-op care
(elevate head, oral hygiene), monitor for bleeding
◉ Nasal Fracture. Answer: Watch for clear drainage (CSF leak) and
septal hematoma—both need prompt intervention.
◉ Signs of Nasal Fracture. Answer: Periorbital bruising, obstruction,
CSF leak (clear, glucose+)
◉ Treatment for Nasal Fracture. Answer: Ice, pain meds, reduction
◉ Priority in Nasal Fracture Management. Answer: No nose blowing,
avoid trauma, monitor for CSF/hematoma
◉ Laryngeal Obstruction. Answer: Sudden stridor, cyanosis, and
anxiety = airway emergency—prepare for epi, intubation, or trach.
◉ Cause of Laryngeal Obstruction. Answer: Anaphylaxis, trauma,
foreign body
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Treatment for OSA. Answer: CPAP, weight loss
◉ Priority in OSA Management. Answer: CPAP adherence, avoid
sedatives/alcohol, monitor for cardiac issues
◉ Epistaxis (Nosebleed). Answer: Lean forward and pinch nose—
posterior bleeds are harder to control and may need packing.
◉ Cause of Epistaxis. Answer: Dry air, trauma, anticoagulants
◉ Treatment for Epistaxis. Answer: Lean forward, pressure, packing
if needed
◉ Priority in Epistaxis Management. Answer: No nose blowing,
humidifier use, airway risk in posterior bleeds
◉ Nasal Obstruction. Answer: Chronic congestion from structural
issues like deviated septum may require surgery if meds fail.
, ◉ Cause of Nasal Obstruction. Answer: Deviated septum, polyps
◉ Treatment for Nasal Obstruction. Answer: Steroids,
antihistamines, surgery if needed
◉ Priority in Nasal Obstruction Management. Answer: Post-op care
(elevate head, oral hygiene), monitor for bleeding
◉ Nasal Fracture. Answer: Watch for clear drainage (CSF leak) and
septal hematoma—both need prompt intervention.
◉ Signs of Nasal Fracture. Answer: Periorbital bruising, obstruction,
CSF leak (clear, glucose+)
◉ Treatment for Nasal Fracture. Answer: Ice, pain meds, reduction
◉ Priority in Nasal Fracture Management. Answer: No nose blowing,
avoid trauma, monitor for CSF/hematoma
◉ Laryngeal Obstruction. Answer: Sudden stridor, cyanosis, and
anxiety = airway emergency—prepare for epi, intubation, or trach.
◉ Cause of Laryngeal Obstruction. Answer: Anaphylaxis, trauma,
foreign body
