Question 1

Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective for a patient scheduled for radiation therapy of the larynx?

Accepted Answer

A) "I will need to buy a water bottle to carry with me." 
B) "I should not use any lotions on my neck and throat." 
C) "Until the radiation is complete, I may have diarrhea." 
D) "Alcohol-based mouthwashes will help clean my mouth." 
A) "I will need to buy a water bottle to carry with me." 
B) "I should not use any lotions on my neck and throat." 
C) "Until the radiation is complete, I may have diarrhea." 
D) "Alcohol-based mouthwashes will help clean my mouth."

Question 2

The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement,if made by the patient,indicates that the teaching was successful?

Accepted Answer

A) "My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours." 
B) "I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain." 
C) "I will remove and reapply the nasal packing every day." 
D) "I will elevate my head for 48 hours to minimize swelling." 
A) "My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours." 
B) "I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain." 
C) "I will remove and reapply the nasal packing every day." 
D) "I will elevate my head for 48 hours to minimize swelling."

Question 3

After being hit by a baseball,a patient arrives in the emergency department with a possible nasal fracture. Which finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A) Clear nasal drainage 
B) Complaint of nasal pain 
C) Bilateral nose swelling and bruising 
D) Inability to breathe through the nose 
A) Clear nasal drainage 
B) Complaint of nasal pain 
C) Bilateral nose swelling and bruising 
D) Inability to breathe through the nose

Question 4

The nurse completes discharge instructions for a patient with a total laryngectomy. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional instruction is needed?

Accepted Answer

A) "I must keep the stoma covered with an occlusive dressing." 
B) "I need to have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed." 
C) "I can participate in my prior fitness activities except swimming." 
D) "I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet to identify me as a neck breather." 
A) "I must keep the stoma covered with an occlusive dressing." 
B) "I need to have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed." 
C) "I can participate in my prior fitness activities except swimming." 
D) "I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet to identify me as a neck breather."

Question 5

The nurse plans to teach a patient how to manage allergic rhinitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Using oral antihistamines for 2 weeks before the allergy season may prevent reactions. 
B) Identifying and avoiding environmental triggers are the best way to prevent symptoms. 
C) Frequent hand washing is the primary way to prevent spreading the condition to others. 
D) Corticosteroid nasal sprays will reduce inflammation, but systemic effects limit their use. 
A) Using oral antihistamines for 2 weeks before the allergy season may prevent reactions. 
B) Identifying and avoiding environmental triggers are the best way to prevent symptoms. 
C) Frequent hand washing is the primary way to prevent spreading the condition to others. 
D) Corticosteroid nasal sprays will reduce inflammation, but systemic effects limit their use.

Exam 26: Upper Respiratory Problems

Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective for a patient scheduled for radiation therapy of the larynx?

The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement,if made by the patient,indicates that the teaching was successful?

After being hit by a baseball,a patient arrives in the emergency department with a possible nasal fracture. Which finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

The nurse completes discharge instructions for a patient with a total laryngectomy. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional instruction is needed?

The nurse plans to teach a patient how to manage allergic rhinitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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