Epistaxis
This is the typical treatment when initial measures don't stop the nosebleed, involving the application of a vasoconstrictive agent.
What is oxymetazoline (Afrin)?
what must we prepare our patient for mentally when having a laryngectomy?
What is loosing my ability to talk without help?
what position do you place your T+A patients?
what is semi-fowlers?
patient reports they have been taking their sister's decongestant. What medical issue is this a problem with?
What is HTN?
This procedure may be performed if bleeding does not stop, using an electrical device or silver nitrate.
What is cauterization?
what is a common symptom of laryngeal cancer?
Persistent hoarseness
we teach patients to avoid pollutants such as powder, hair, and chemicals when they have which procedure?
What is a tracheostomy?
what class of drugs do we strongly suggest they only use for 3 days to prevent rebound congestion?
What are decongestants?
Lean forward in a chair, pinch nose where the soft tissue meets the bone and hold pressure of 15 mins for adult and 5 for kids
What is treatment of epistaxis?
what is your top priority when caring for a patient with a total laryngectomy?
what is airway?
your patient has had sinus surgery. What observation should stress you out as the nurse?
What is frequent swallowing?
Pt comes to the walk in clinic with c/o sore throat. Swab done. Came back with strep. What would you anticipate being ordered?
What are antibiotics?
what is the number 1 discharge instruction for pt with history of epistaxis that has come in for packing removal for the first 48 hours?
what is nose picking?
what diagnostic test is used to examine the larynx for cancer?
what is a laryngoscopic exam?
you are caring for a fresh laryngectomy with a tracheostomy. what do you hear with or without a stethoscope that would make you suction? (2)
what are crackles and wheezes?
this is an otc med that can reduce sinus inflammation when used as a nasal spray ?
what is fluticasone (Flonase)?
this procedure may be performed if bleeding does not stop, using a bovie or silver nitrate sticks?
What is cauterization?
which 2 lifestyle factors are the most significant for laryngeal cancer?
What is drinking and smoking?
What must be set up in your room for an ENT patient?
What is suction?
this classification of drugs makes the immune system calm down
What are corticosteroids?