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WorksheetsMed Surg: Upper airway practice questions, 32 min
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 32mins
A patient presents with anterior epistaxis. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?
Insert nasal packing
Tilt head forward and pinch nostrils
Apply ice to the posterior neck
Administer IV fluids
The nurse teaches a patient how to prevent future nosebleeds. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
I will use a humidifier at home.
I will avoid picking or blowing my nose forcefully.
I will take ibuprofen for headaches.
I will apply water-soluble gel inside my nostrils.
Which finding in a patient with severe epistaxis requires immediate intervention?
Blood pressure 150/88 mmHg
Frequent swallowing
Dry mucous membranes
Headache rated 7/10
A nurse should question which patient order for oral diphenhydramine?
26-year-old with seasonal allergies
65-year-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia
40-year-old with eczema
19-year-old with hay fever
Which patient with allergic rhinitis should the nurse assess first?
Reports watery eyes and sneezing
Has itchy throat and mild congestion
Reports tongue swelling and itching
Complains of nasal congestion at night
A patient with obstructive sleep apnea states, "I’ll only wear my CPAP when I feel really tired." What is the best response?
That’s fine, just use it when you need it.
Using CPAP daily prevents complications such as hypertension.
You can switch between CPAP and oxygen therapy.
It’s safe to stop CPAP if you lose weight.
A patient with Obstructive sleep apnea undergoes outpatient colonoscopy with sedation. What is the nurse’s priority in recovery?
Encourage early ambulation
Place patient in high-Fowler’s position
Provide clear liquids once awake
Monitor airway and oxygenation closely
Which patient statement about managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea requires further teaching?
I will avoid alcohol and sedatives before bedtime.
I can sleep on my back.
I will work on losing weight.
I will use my CPAP every night.
Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of strep throat treatment?
I can stop antibiotics once I feel better.
I should replace my toothbrush.
I can save leftover antibiotics for future sore throats.
I should avoid all dairy while on antibiotics.
Which fluid is best for a patient with painful swallowing due to strep throat and tonsillar swelling?
Hot tea with honey
Cold orange juice
Cold ice chips
Carbonated soda
Which statement from a patient with chronic sinusitis requires correction?
I will use saline irrigation as directed.
I will avoid smoking and secondhand smoke.
I can use decongestant spray daily for several weeks.
I will elevate my head when sleeping.
A patient is 8 hours post-total laryngectomy. Which assessment is the nurse’s priority?
Pain level
Airway patency
Incision site drainage
Nutritional status
Which communication aid is most appropriate for a patient immediately after total laryngectomy?
Voice prosthesis
Electrolarynx
Writing pad and pen
Esophageal speech training
What is the correct nursing action when suctioning a laryngectomy stoma?
Use clean technique with sterile catheter
Insert catheter until resistance is met
Apply suction for 15 seconds continuously
Pre-oxygenate the patient before suctioning
After a total laryngectomy, the patient will breathe only through the stoma. Choose the correct option.
True
False
Match the surgery to the appropriate patient teaching.
Sinus surgery
Avoid nose blowing
Laryngectomy
Avoid swimming permanently
Tonsillectomy
Report frequent throat clearing
Septoplasty
Sleep with head elevated
Match each symptom to the condition it most commonly indicates.
Sneezing and itchy eyes
Allergic rhinitis
Purulent nasal drainage
Sinusitis
Facial pressure
Sinusitis
Clear watery discharge
Allergic rhinitis
A patient is seen for epistaxis, what action needs to be taken first?
Position patient leaning forward
Pinch nostrils continuously for 10–15 minutes
Apply cold compress to nose bridge
Prepare for packing
The next 3 questions are on the same patient:
A 12-year-old child presents with sore throat, fever of 102.2°F (39°C), swollen tonsils with white patches, severe pain when swallowing for 3 days, and dark-colored urine. Which condition is most likely?
Acute streptococcal pharyngitis
Allergic rhinitis
Viral pharyngitis
Bronchitis
A 12-year-old child presents with sore throat, fever of 102.2°F (39°C), swollen tonsils with white patches, severe pain when swallowing for 3 days, and dark-colored urine. Select two parameters to monitor.
Fever
Urine output
Lung sounds
Bowel sounds
A 12-year-old child presents with sore throat, fever of 102.2°F (39°C), swollen tonsils with white patches, severe pain when swallowing for 3 days, and dark-colored urine. Select two actions to take.
Administer antibiotics
Restrict fluids
Replace toothbrush
Administer diuretics
