A&P
A large leaf-shaped area of cartlidge that protects the larynx and prevents food from entering the trachea when swallowing is called ___________.
Epiglottis
In which part of the pharynx is the superior portion of the pharynx located?
Nasopharynx
A problem for the patient with a new laryngectomy would be feelings of isolation due to being unable to communicate verbally. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
Provide a pad and pencil or magic slate
Normal blood pH is:
7.35-7.45
In respiratory alkalosis, the kidneys work to excrete increased amounts of ______ to lower pH.
HCO3
Which action is the purpose of the cilia?
Sweep debris toward nasal cavity
When assessing the SaO2 with a pulse oximeter, the nurse will place the oximeter on a finger with which consideration?
That is a normal temperature
How will the kidneys respond in respiratory acidosis?
Retain bicarbonate to increase the pH
Slightly bluish, grayish, slate-like, or dark purple discoloration of the skin resulting from excessive amounts of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood is defined as ________.
Cyanosis
After a thoracentesis is completed and the dressing is applied, the patient should be placed in a position to facilitate expansion of the affected lung. In which position should the patient be positioned?
Side lying on unaffected side
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level is called _________.
Internal respiration
Abnormal sounds superimposed on breath sounds is defined as __________.
Adventitious
A patient is diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. He is very dyspneic and must sit upright to breathe. What is the name of this abnormal condition, in which there is discomfort unless in an upright position?
Orthopnea
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment is _________.
External respiration
The patient who had a bronchoscopy 1 hour ago asks when eating will be possible. Which response would be most helpful?
When the gag reflex returns
The patient is diagnosed with Legionaires Disease. You know that the microorganism thrives in reservoirs, such as air conditioners, humidifiers and whirlpool spas. As the nurse assigned to the patient, you know this disease:
Progresses rapidly and can result in respiratory failure, renal failure, bacteremic shock and ultimately death
In which way is inspiratory capacity defined?
The amount of air that can be inhaled in one breath from the resting expiratory level
In metabolic acidosis, the lungs work to “blow off” _____________ to increase pH.
CO2
A mother has presented to urgent care with her 6-year-old daughter who has a severe cold. the physician states the child has a common cold. The mother states she has been treating her with OTC medications to address mucous membrane swelling, sinus inflammation and a headache. What OTC medication and treatment should not be provided to the child in this scenario?
Aspirin
A patient is recovering from a total laryngectomy related to malignancy of the larynx. He understands all of the cancer was removed. The patient is meeting with a support counselor expressing anxiety and frustration over the changes he will need to understand and accept. The concerns the patient has for his new lifestyle following a laryngectomy include:
Being unable to breathe through the nose
Not having a voice any longer
The ________ and ______ of the brain are responsible for the basic rhythm and depth of respirations.
Medulla oblongata, pons
The health care provider ordered a blood culture and sputum specimen for a patient who is running fever and is having respiratory symptoms. When should the nurse collect the specimens?
Before the initiation of the antibiotic
The most common airway obstruction is:
An unconscious person obstructed by the tongue
In which manner would the nurse examining a patient with pleurisy document a low-pitched grating lung sound?
Pleural friction rub
A patient presented to the Emergency Department with an upper airway obstruction. The basics for initial treatment of an upper airway obstruction include:
Reestablish and maintain airway, and administer oxygen