Question 28 (part 2) · LDEK · Medical emergencies in the dental office
A patient, approximately 45 years old, in a dental office reports bleeding from both nostrils. The correct course of action for the dentist should involve:
1) applying a cold compress around the base of the patient's nose and nape.
2) placing the patient in a safe position on the left side.
3) pressing both wings of the patient's nose.
4) tilting the patient's head forward.
5) tilting the patient's head backward
The correct answer is:
2) placing the patient in a safe position on the left side.
3) pressing both wings of the patient's nose.
4) tilting the patient's head forward.
5) tilting the patient's head backward
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,5.
- B. 2,4.
- C. 2,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 1,2.
Hint
Anterior nosebleeds usually arise from Kiesselbach's plexus; think about pressure, vasoconstriction and keeping blood out of the throat.
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