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Upper Respiratory System Anatomy Review

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is another name for the common cold?

a)

Acute viral rhinitis

b)

Nasopharyngitis

c)

Rhinopharyngitis

d)

Acute coryza

2.

The common cold is an inflammation of the ______ and upper respiratory tract.

a)

nose

b)

ear

c)

eye

d)

stomach

3.

How long is the common cold contagious after symptoms first appear?

a)

About 3 days

b)

About 1 day

c)

About 1 week

d)

About 1 month

4.

Colds are spread by ______ droplet sprays.

a)

airborne

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

chemical

5.

A major goal in care for the common cold is the prevention of a secondary ______ infection.

a)

bacterial

b)

viral

c)

fungal

d)

parasitic

6.

Which of the following is NOT a sinus shown in the diagram?

a)

Frontal sinus

b)

Ethmoid sinuses

c)

Maxillary sinus

d)

Parietal sinus

e)

Sphenoid sinus

7.

Virus that is spread by: ________ sprays from infected people during breathing, speaking, coughing, and sneezing.

a)

Airborne droplet

b)

Contaminated water

c)

Direct skin contact

d)

Insect bites

8.

Virus that is spread by: Direct hand contact with a contaminated object and then contact between the hand and ________ membranes.

a)

mucous

b)

bone

c)

hair

d)

muscle

9.

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis?

a)

Mild sore throat

b)

Chest pain

c)

Skin rash

d)

Abdominal pain

10.

Fill in the blank: Nasal congestion with increased ________ is a symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis.

a)

secretions

b)

temperature

c)

pain

d)

swelling

11.

Which of the following is a symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis?

a)

Watery eyes

b)

Blurred vision

c)

Ear pain

d)

Toothache

12.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a common symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis, often accompanied by a runny nose.

a)

Sneezing

b)

Headache

c)

Fever

d)

Cough

13.

Which of the following describes a general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness associated with Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis?

a)

Malaise

b)

Nausea

c)

Dizziness

d)

Vomiting

14.

Fill in the blank: A ________ cough is a symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis.

a)

Nonproductive

b)

Productive

c)

Chronic

d)

Wet

15.

Which of the following is a symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis?

a)

Muscle aches

b)

Joint swelling

c)

Skin itching

d)

Hair loss

16.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a common symptom of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis, often causing discomfort in the head region.

a)

Headache

b)

Nausea

c)

Rash

d)

Diarrhea

17.

Low grade or no temperature is a possible sign of Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Fill in the blank: The duration of symptoms for Upper Respiratory Infections & Rhinitis is typically ________ days, but may be up to 14 days until all symptoms are gone.

a)

7-11

b)

3-5

c)

12-16

d)

1-3

19.

Which treatment is effective in limiting a cold’s duration?

a)

Zinc lozenges

b)

Vitamin C megadoses

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Aspirin

e)

Echinacea supplements

20.

Antihistamines should be used with caution in which groups of patients?

a)

Elderly patients & patients with high BP

b)

Young adults with no medical history

c)

Children with no allergies

d)

Athletes in peak physical condition

21.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a treatment or nursing management for a cold?

a)

Steroids

b)

Decongestants

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Zinc lozenges

22.

What is a possible effect of using nasal sprays for more than three days?

a)

Rebound effect

b)

Increased appetite

c)

Improved vision

d)

Weight loss

23.

Saline nasal spray decreases congestion without side effects.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which practice is important for preventing the spread of infection according to the list?

a)

Hand hygiene

b)

Skipping meals

c)

Wearing dirty clothes

d)

Sharing personal items

25.

Increasing fluids and rest is recommended for managing a cold.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Name one complementary or alternative therapy mentioned for cold treatment.

a)

Complementary and alternative therapies

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Vaccination

d)

Surgery

27.

Which of the following is a method to prevent complications during treatment and nursing management?

a)

Prevention of a secondary bacterial infection

b)

Increasing sugar intake

c)

Reducing fluid intake

d)

Avoiding rest

28.

Fruit juices help boost immunity because they contain _________.

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Sugar

c)

Fat

d)

Caffeine

29.

Which of the following analgesics are recommended in treatment and nursing management?

a)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

b)

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

c)

Both A and B

d)

Aspirin

30.

Rest is an important part of treatment and nursing management.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Contact with others should be avoided during treatment and nursing management because:

a)

it helps prevent the spread of infection.

b)

it speeds up recovery for the patient.

c)

it reduces the need for medication.

d)

it ensures better nutrition for the patient.

32.

Name one fruit juice that helps boost immunity during treatment and nursing management.

a)

Orange juice

b)

Grape soda

c)

Cola

d)

Lemonade

33.

What is one major area of concern for older adult care? (Fill in the blank)

a)

Immune function

b)

Increased bone density

c)

Improved vision

d)

Enhanced muscle mass

34.

Older Adult Care Points: Which of the following is a major area of concern for older adult care?

a)

Nutrition

b)

Secondary infections

c)

Physical activity

d)

Social isolation

35.

Why should aspirin not be given to children younger than 18 years of age?

a)

It is associated with Reye's syndrome

b)

It causes headaches

c)

It is not effective

d)

It is too expensive

36.

Aspirin should not be given to children younger than ____ years of age.

a)

18

b)

10

c)

12

d)

5

37.

What is a potential effect of adults taking anticoagulants or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with aspirin?

a)

It will prolong clotting time

b)

It will shorten clotting time

c)

It will cause fever

d)

It will cure Reye's syndrome

38.

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the _______.

a)

sinuses

b)

lungs

c)

kidneys

d)

stomach

39.

Which of the following can cause sinusitis?

a)

Infection

b)

Allergies

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

40.

A deviated septum or nasal polyps can contribute to blockage of the _______.

a)

nasal passages

b)

ear canal

c)

trachea

d)

esophagus

41.

Which sinus is located above the eyes as shown in the diagram?

a)

Frontal sinus

b)

Maxillary sinus

c)

Sphenoid sinus

d)

Ethmoid sinus

42.

Sinusitis can be caused by allergies.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Two factors that can contribute to blockage of the nasal passages are:

a)

Swelling of the nasal lining and excess mucus production

b)

High blood pressure and dry skin

c)

Low blood sugar and muscle cramps

d)

Increased heart rate and blurred vision

44.

Look at the diagram labeled 'Sinusitis'. Which part is labeled as 'Nasal Septum'?

a)

The blue line in the center

b)

The red structures on the sides

c)

The outer skin

d)

The eye

45.

In the diagram labeled 'Sinusitis', what is the difference between the left and right images? The right image shows a ________ septum.

a)

deviated

b)

straight

c)

inflamed

d)

perforated

46.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

Headache

b)

Rash

c)

Sore throat

d)

Vomiting

47.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

Fever

b)

Diarrhea

c)

Nausea

d)

Dizziness

48.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

Tenderness over the sinuses

b)

Back pain

c)

Ear ringing

d)

Blurred vision

49.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

Malaise

b)

Insomnia

c)

Weight loss

d)

Skin itching

50.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

Purulent drainage from the nose

b)

Chest pain

c)

Swollen ankles

d)

Hair loss

51.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

Sometimes a nonproductive cough

b)

Abdominal cramps

c)

Night sweats

d)

Joint stiffness

52.

Which of the following is a symptom of sinusitis?

a)

The upper teeth may become painful

b)

Blurred vision

c)

Loss of appetite

d)

Swollen feet

53.

Which medications are recommended to relieve pain in sinusitis treatment?

a)

Tylenol, Motrin

b)

Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin

c)

Cetirizine, Loratadine

d)

Salbutamol, Ipratropium

54.

Which of the following methods are used to promote sinus drainage in sinusitis treatment?

a)

Irrigations

b)

Neti-pots

c)

Saline flushes

d)

All of the above

55.

What is used to control infection in sinusitis treatment?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Antacids

c)

Analgesics

d)

Antihistamines

56.

Preventing recurrence is a part of sinusitis treatment.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

What type of packs are recommended to be placed over the sinus area in sinusitis treatment?

a)

Hot, moist packs

b)

Cold, dry packs

c)

Ice packs

d)

Electric heating pads

58.

Inhaling moist steam thins secretions and helps to promote ________ in sinusitis treatment.

a)

drainage

b)

infection

c)

swelling

d)

blockage

59.

Sinusitis Treatment: Medications are prescribed to reduce ______ and promote drainage.

a)

swelling

b)

pain

c)

temperature

d)

appetite

60.

Sinusitis Treatment: Infection may be treated with an ______ if bacterial.

a)

antibiotic

b)

antiviral

c)

antifungal

d)

analgesic

61.

Sinusitis Treatment: Rest, reduced stress, a balanced diet, and control of ______ can help prevent recurrence.

a)

allergies

b)

exercise

c)

hydration

d)

medication

62.

Sinusitis Treatment: ______ are given for pain.

a)

Analgesics

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Decongestants

d)

Antihistamines

63.

Fluid intake should be increased, and ______ product intake lowered to decrease the thickness of secretions.

a)

dairy

b)

meat

c)

fruit

d)

grain

64.

What is a common cause of epistaxis (nosebleed)?

a)

Crusting, cracking, or irritation of mucous membranes

b)

High blood sugar

c)

Broken leg

d)

Tooth decay

65.

Fill in the blank: One step in the management of epistaxis (nosebleed) is to sit forward and apply direct pressure by pinching the nose just below the _____

a)

bone

b)

nostril

c)

septum

d)

bridge

66.

Which of the following is used in the management of epistaxis (nosebleed)?

a)

Hot compress

b)

Cold compress

c)

Warm towel

d)

Ice bath

67.

Fill in the blank: Management of epistaxis (nosebleed) may require _____, packing, or balloon.

a)

cauterization

b)

intubation

c)

defibrillation

d)

dialysis

68.

Fill in the blank: After bleeding from epistaxis (nosebleed) is controlled, check _____

a)

BP (blood pressure)

b)

temperature

c)

respiratory rate

d)

blood sugar

69.

What is the first step you should take when experiencing a nosebleed according to the diagram?

a)

Lie down flat

b)

Sit and lean forward slightly

c)

Tilt your head back

d)

Stand up quickly

70.

When managing a nosebleed, you should ______ your nostrils as shown in the diagram.

a)

pinch

b)

pull

c)

scratch

d)

tap

71.

According to the diagram, when you have a nosebleed, you should breathe through your ______.

a)

mouth

b)

nose

c)

ears

d)

hands

72.

What is the medical device shown in the image called?

a)

Nasal Packing

b)

Endotracheal Tube

c)

Catheter

d)

Stent

73.

The device shown in the image is used for controlling ________ in the nasal cavity.

a)

bleeding

b)

swelling

c)

infection

d)

pain

74.

What is pharyngitis?

a)

Inflammation of the pharynx

b)

Swelling of the liver

c)

Infection of the lungs

d)

Blockage of the arteries

75.

Pharyngitis is usually called a ________.

a)

sore throat

b)

headache

c)

stomach ache

d)

fever

76.

The inflammation in pharyngitis may be caused by which of the following?

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Fungus

d)

All of the above

77.

Most cases of pharyngitis are caused by:

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Fungus

d)

Parasite

78.

Acute follicular pharyngitis is also known as ________.

a)

Strep throat

b)

Tonsillitis

c)

Laryngitis

d)

Sinusitis

79.

Strep throat is caused by beta-hemolytic ________ infection.

a)

streptococcal

b)

staphylococcal

c)

pneumococcal

d)

meningococcal

80.

Which image shows Streptococcal Pharyngitis?

a)

The left image

b)

The right image

81.

Pharyngitis: Laryngitis occurs when infection progresses into the _______.

a)

larynx

b)

pharynx

c)

trachea

d)

bronchi

82.

Pharyngitis: What is a symptom of inflammation of the larynx?

a)

Diminished voice or hoarseness

b)

Fever

c)

Rash

d)

Cough

83.

Pharyngitis: If the inflammation extends to the epiglottis, _______ occurs.

a)

epiglottitis

b)

laryngitis

c)

tonsillitis

d)

sinusitis