Test 2 Multiple Choice Questions

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  1. White blood cell count

  2. Amount and color of sinus drainage

  3. Capillary refill

  4. Pain level on a 0 to 10 scale

When evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions for sinusitis pain, which data does the nurse collect?

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  1. They depress the respiratory rate and cough reflex.

  2. They increase respiratory tract secretions.

  3. They have a tendency to cause stomal edema.

  4. They can cause addiction.

Why are narcotics given in lower doses for pain to the patient who has had a laryngectomy?

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  1. Anemia and fatigue

  2. Crackles and stridor

  3. A noticeable lump in the neck

  4. Dysphagia and hoarseness

Which of the following are early symptoms of laryngeal cancer?

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  1. Facial tenderness

  2. Chest pain

  3. Photophobia

  4. Ear drainage

A patient visits a nurse practitioner after having a cold for a week. The patient is now experiencing a severe headache and fever. The nurse practitioner diagnoses a sinus infection. Which of the following additional symptoms is the patient likely to exhibit?

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  1. Coughing and deep breathing

  2. Sinus irrigation

  3. Hot moist packs

  4. Room humidifier

  5. Percussion and postural drainage

  6. Semi-Fowler position

Which of the following recommendations can the nurse make to increase comfort for a patient experiencing sinusitis? Select all that apply.

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  1. Assist with ambulation.

  2. Set up a visit from a well-adjusted patient who has had a laryngectomy.

  3. Maintain a patent airway.

  4. Control postoperative pain.

Place in correct order of priority the following four nursing actions for patient who has just had a laryngectomy.

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  1. Never suction your tracheostomy. You might damage your trachea.

  2. You should not feel bad about the tracheostomy you should feel lucky to be alive.

  3. Be sure to protect your tracheostomy from pollutant such as powders or hair.

  4. Your tracheostomy will be cleaned each time you visit your doctor.

The nurse teaches a patient how to live with a new tracheostomy. Which of the following instructions is appropriate?

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