Ch#8 questions

The upper airway consists of what?

• epiglottis, trachea

• mouth, nose, sinuses, and pharynx 

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• arms, legs

Which of the following are the sinus cavities?

• superior, inferior, posterior

• postrior, anterior

• Maxillary, frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoid 

• head, mouth, nose

The med term OR means?

• alveoli

• mouth, mouthlike opening  

• pertaining to mouth

• cartilage

CPT stands for?

• cardio posterior trachea

• cardio pulmonary treatment

• chest physical therapy

• chest physiotherapy 

What is acute bronchitis?

• disease marked by episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airways, resulting in SOB and cough

• infection and inflammation of bronchial airways 

• artial collapse of the alveoli  and tiny airways of the lung 

• abnormal crackly lung sound 

Postural drainage is placement of the patient in various positions that facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs?

• True

• False

What is an antitussive used for?

• suppresses cough

• decrease inflammation, prevents asthma attacks

• relieve allergy symptoms

• relieve nasal allergy

What is a Decongestant used for?

• reduce swelling and drainage in the nasal passage

• relieve congestion by thinning and loosening mucus

• prevent asthma attacks

• relax smooth muscle of bronchi