Nsg 6430 Final Exam Questions And Answers

1. A patient presents with acute otitis externa with obstruction of the ear canal severe enough to prevent patient self administration of pharmacologic treatment. What is the most effective means to administer topical agent solutions.A. Oral/systemic antibioticsB. Aural toileting or wicking or a combination of bothC. A nebulizer machineD. Surgical debridement2. Otitis media, hypothyroid disease, deviated nasal septum, and chronic sinusitis are differential diagnoses for what condition?A. MumpsB. RhinitisC. Dental AbscessD. Viral influenza3. Which of the following would NOT be included as part of the focused SOAP note for a patient who suffers from allergic rhinitis?A. Review of the HEENT physical examinationB. Discussion of health promotion issuesC. Patient Vital signsD. Referral for additional allergy testing4.A patient diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which of the following education and counseling notes would NOT be appropriate for this patient?A. Contact lenses should be discarded and new lenses should not be worn until symptoms subsideB. Clean all linens thoroughlyC. Patient may return to work upon completing the initial dose of antibioticsD. Any eye make up should be replaced5. Incubation period for Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus?A. 24-72 hoursB. 12-24 hoursC. 72-96D. +96 6. Which of the following demographic groups would NOT be considered at risk for