KUHS [2012-2023]
Frequently asked questions from ADULT HEALTH NURSING: Unit 1- Ear, Nose,
Throat
Ear
1.Causes of hearing loss *2 times
2. 5 types of hearing loss 3marks
3. Meniere’s disease
4.types of hearing aids 3 marks
5.clinical manifestations of Meniere’s disease
6. Essay
Otitis media
a] etiology
b] clinical manifestations
c] surgical and nursing management of chronic otitis media. (1+2+2+5=10marks)
7. 3 surgeries for chronic otitis media 3marks
Nose
1.epistaxis.
2.causes of epistaxis.
3.first aid measures of epistaxis.
Throat
1.Immediate management of laryngitis 5 marks
2.Tonsilitis *2 times 5 marks
3.Nursing care following tonsillectomy 5 marks
4.role of nurse in taking care of patients after tonsillectomy. 5 marks
5.difference between a)laryngectomy b)tonsillectomy (2 marks)
6. difference between a)pharyngitis b)tonsillitis (2 marks)
7. Essay (case study) (5+7=12 marks)
a) describe the pathophysiology changes In peritonsillar abscess
b) explain the post op management of this patient after tonsillectomy.
Possible questions from Ear
1. Difference between menieres disease and labrynthitis. 2 marks
2. List the drugs that are ototoxic. 5 marks
3. What is ototoxicity and explain its nursing management. (2+3=5marks)
4. What is hearing loss and mention its prevention (2+3=5marks)
5. Aural rehabilitation and its goals.
Short notes on [5 marks]
a] cerumen impaction
b] foreign body in the ear
c] tumor in the ear/acoustic neuroma
d]tympanic membrane perforation
Possible questions from Nose
Short note on [ 5 marks ]
a] sinusitis
b] rhinitis
2. management of upper laryngeal obstruction [ 5 marks ]