ENA Ear Final Exam Study Guide Test.
For a patient with posterior epistaxis who had posterior nasal packing inserted, which intervention is appropriate?
A. Instruct the patient to see an otolaryngologist tomorrow.
B. Prepare for hospital admission.
C. Apply direct pressure for 5 to 10 minu...
ENA Ear Final Exam Study Guide Test.
For a patient with posterior epistaxis who had posterior nasal packing inserted, which intervention is
appropriate?
A. Instruct the patient to see an otolaryngologist tomorrow.
B. Prepare for hospital admission.
C. Apply direct pressure for 5 to 10 minutes if bleeding recurs.
D. Apply phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine), as instructed. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which facial structures lighten the weight of the skull?
A. Inferior nasal conchae
B. Temporomandibular joints
C. Maxillae
D. Paranasal sinuses - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which description accurately defines the ossicles?
A. They are three tiny ear bones.
B. They connect the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
C. They form a thin, translucent, pearly gray oval disk.
D. They are part of a gland that secretes cerumen. - CORRECT ANSWER A
A patient with rhinitis receives a prescription for a nasal spray. Which discharge instruction should you
give this patient?
A. "Do not use the spray before going to bed."
B. "Spray once and then immediately blow your nose."
, C. "Spray each nostril, lie supine for 2 minutes, and repeat."
D. "Use the spray until the bottle is empty." - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which intervention is most commonly indicated for a patient with pericoronitis?
A. Benzocaine (Anbesol) application to the gum
B. Intravenous fluid administration
C. Antibiotic administration
D. Zinc oxide application to the dentin - CORRECT ANSWER C
At what age does eruption of the first molar occur?
A. Age 6 months
B. Age 3 years
C. Age 6 years
D. Age 16 years - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which disorder causes a foul-smelling nasal discharge?
A. Foreign body in the nose
B. Gingivitis
C. Dental abscess
D. Rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which disorder is characterized by edema of the nasal membranes?
A. Posterior epistaxis
B. Ludwig's angina
C. Pericoronitis
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