| A | B |
|---|
| Position for nosebleeds... | sit up and lean forward |
| Reason not to hold head back during nosebleed... | prevents blood from being swallowed or aspirated |
| Epinephrine given locally will do this for a nosebleed.. | constrict vessels causing the bleeding |
| Simple intervention to help stop nosebleed... | ice to nose and eye area |
| Meds that increase risk of nosebleeds... | NSAIDS, aspirin, anticoagulants |
| After a "nose job", this alerts nurse to possible complications of bleeding... | frequent swallowing |
| Avoid after nasal surgery... | coughing, sneezing, blowing nose |
| This is term for inflammation of the mucous membranes lining sinus cavities... | sinusitis |
| Common symptom of sinus infection... | facial tenderness |
| Nursing intervention for sinus infection... | rest and humidifier |
| Teach concerning adrenergic nasal spray for nasal congestion... | do not use for more than 3 days or rebound congestion may occur |
| Treatment for viral rhinitis... | rest, fluids, decongestants |
| Reason antibiotics are not used to treat a cold... | most are caused by viruses |
| Diffuculty swallowing is termed... | dysphagia |
| Complication of treating strep throat with antibiotics... | glomerulonephritis |
| Equipment needed for throat culture... | tongue blade and culturette |
| Keep at bedside after a tonsillectomy... | suction equipment |
| Best guard against influenza... | immunization, avoid crowds during flu season, good handwashing |
| Complication of influenza... | pneumonia |
| Sign of cancer of larynx... | persistent hoarseness and difficulty swallowing |
| Most important nursing measure after laryngectomy surgery... | maintain patent airway |
| Intervention for anxiety of laryngectomy patient due to inability to communicate... | provide something to write on |
| Narcotic do this to respirations.. | depress respiratory rate |
| Teach trach patient to keep these away from trach... | pollutants (powders, hairspray, etc) |
