Chapter 18 Quiz: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorder

In older adults, the structure of the nose changes: it becomes longer and the tip droops due to loss of cartilage.

• True

• False

The most common cause of nonallergic rhinitis is the common cold.

• True

• False

Immediate management of a nosebleed involves insertion of a cotton tampon into the nose to reduce blood flow.

• True

• False

Unless contraindicated, the nurse should encourage the patient with a URI to drink 2 to 3 L of fluid per day during the acute stage of infection.

• True

• False

An electric larynx is a battery-powered apparatus that projects sound into the oral cavity.

• True

• False

Most nosebleeds originate from the (a)   portion of the nose.

An age greater than (a)   years of age is a risk factor for laryngeal cancer.

A clinical manifestation of acute laryngitis includes (a)   , a loss of voice.

(a)   is the treatment of choice for patients with chronic tonsillitis.

Rhinitis (a)   is a rebound nasal congestion commonly associated with overuse of over-the-counter nasal decongestants.