Respiratory Flashcard

Front

A patient with allergic rhinitis reports severe nasal congestion, sneezing and watery, itchy eyes and nose at various times of the year. To teach the patient to control these symptoms, the nurse advises the patient to:

Back

Keep a diary of when the allergic reaction occurs and what precipitates it.

Front

Which of the following statements about Sinusitis is NOT true? A. “Obstruction of mucus drainage may be caused by a deviated septum. The secretions accumulated provide a rich medium for bacteria, viruses, and fungi.” B. “Taking a hot shower to relieve sinusitis symptoms is not recommended as it can lead to bronchospasms.” C. “Performing nasal saline washes once a day may help relieve symptoms.” D. “Antibiotic therapy may be prescribed if symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 week, even for viral infections.”

Back

Taking a hot shower to relieve sinusitis symptoms is not recommended as it can lead to bronchospasms.

Front

Your patient’s hemoglobin is trending downward. What is the nurse’s biggest concern? Risk of infection, Impaired oxygenation, Impaired ventilation, Risk of pressure ulcers

Back

Impaired oxygenation