NCE Exam
What intrinsic muscles of the airway shorten (relaxes) the vocal ligament?
the vocalis and the thyroarytenoids
VocaLis = Vocal cords reLax
ThyroARytenoid = they adduct and relax
Name one consequence of NOT getting enough sleep.
Changes in mood, poor memory, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and lack of balance.
The ability to understand and manage your feelings in a healthy way
Emotional Regulation
What is the practice of cultivating present moment awareness by paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surroundings without judgment?
Mindfulness
CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and ___ are all connected
Behaviors
Which side of the RLN loops around the subclavian artery and which side loops around the aortic arch?
The right RLN loops under the subclavian artery, the left loops under the aortic arch
Think left is the side of your heart, think heart and aorta together
The left RLN is more susceptible to injury (you can break your heart)
This simple act of moving your body, even for 10 minutes a day, can boost your mood and energy.
Physical activity
Name some ways to manage stress.
Get enough sleep, exercise regularly, build a social support network, set priorities, show compassion for yourself, schedule time for a relaxing activity, mindfulness, seek help
Setting healthy limits with others is an example of this important skill
Automatic thoughts
What does the trigeminal nerve innervate?
sensory to most of the head by the 3 branches and motor to the muscles of mastication
sensory to the nares, anterior ⅓ of septum, turbinates, and anterior ⅔ of tongue
V1 = ophthalmic
V2 = maxillary
V3 = mandibular
V1,2,3 = OMM (top to bottom of face)
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Fueling your body with nutritious meal throughout the day helps keep this stable-- preventing mood swings and fatigue.
Blood sugar (energy levels)
Name some mindfulness strategies.
Self-prioritization
What is an activating event in CBT?
Any external or internal situation, thought, or memory that triggers an emotional or behavioral reaction
What are risk factors for laryngospasm?
recent URI, exposure to second hand smoke, reactive airway disease, GERD, less than 1 yr old, light anesthesia w/ concurrent airway manipulation, saliva or blood in the upper airway, hyperventilation, hypocapnia
This type of self-care involves making time for doctors' appointments and routine check-ups
Preventive Care
Name some ways you can build healthy support systems.
Build relationships with family/friends, if you are a caregiver, ask for help, join a group focused on a hobby such as biking/hiking, take a class to learn something new, volunteer in your community for something you care about, travel to new places and meet new people
What is the technique called where you involve the five senses: 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you can touch, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you can taste?
Grounding
In CBT, a therapeutic technique called ______ is challenging and changing negative or unhelpful thinking patterns by shifting your perspective to a more constructive and realistic one
Cognitive Reframing
What is the Hamburger shift?
The exchange for Cl (into the RBC) and HCO3- (diffuses out of the RBC) when CO2 undergoes conversion to bicarb. When bicarb shifts in or out of the RBC, chloride goes in the opposite direction for electrical neutrality (Chloride or hamburger shift). COBI
Consistently maintaining good sleep, nutrition, and exercise habits strengthens this system that helps you handle stress.
Nervous system
This practice involves offering kindness and understanding to yourself during times of trouble
Self-compassion
What are strategies you can utilize to build resilience?
Develop healthy physical habits, take time for yourself each day, look at problems from different angles, practice gratitude, explore your beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life, tap into social connections and community
Give an example of how to cognitively reframe this sentence: I will be forever in debt and never achieve my dreams because of it.