PRN 1409 /PRN1409 Exam | Client
Centered Care 3 Exam | Answered
and Graded A+ | Rasmussen
What is Pharyngitis? - Correct Answer - Inflammation of the pharynx
Commonly known as sore throat
Most common type of Pharyngitis - Correct Answer - Strep Throat
Normally caused by a viral infection, however, it can be bacterial or
fungal
May also cause laryngitis, which prevents the client from speaking
How do you diagnose Pharyngitis? - Correct Answer - Culture swab -
"rapid strep test"
Complication if Pharyngitis left untreated - Correct Answer - Epiglottitis,
inflammation of the epiglottis
Airway may become occluded, not allowing client to swallow own saliva
, What is Tonsillitis? - Correct Answer - Inflammation of the tonsils
Bacterial or viral
Chronic symptoms of tonsillitis - Correct Answer - Enlarged adenoids
Frequently having sore throat and colds
Nursing considerations for tonsillectomy - Correct Answer - Significant
risk of bleeding
Monitor for swallowing frequently, or clearing of throat
What is Epistaxis? - Correct Answer - Nose bleed
What causes Epistaxis - Correct Answer - Low humidity
Allergies
Frequent nose picking
Scratching
Signs and Symptoms of Epistaxis - Correct Answer - Bleed from the
nose
Treating Epistaxis - Correct Answer - Anterior bleed: direct pressure to
the nostril, ice packs and stay calm.
Posterior bleed: Cauterization or packing
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