Medical Terminology for Nose, Mouth and Throat Conditions
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation on the back third of the tongue?

  • Cranial nerve IX (9) (correct)
  • Cranial nerve V
  • Cranial nerve XII (12)
  • Cranial nerve X (10)

What is the medical term for non-alignment of the teeth and jaw?

  • Epistaxis
  • Gingival margins
  • Periodontal disease
  • Malocclusion (correct)

What is the term for the paleness around the mouth?

  • Papillae
  • Circumoral pallor (correct)
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Stridor

Which equipment is commonly used in the examination of the nose, mouth, and throat?

<p>Tongue depressors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'RUL' refer to when examining the thorax and lungs?

<p>Right Upper Lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'URI' stand for in relation to infections?

<p>Upper Respiratory Infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to runny nose due to allergies?

<p>Rhinitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of gloves, PPE, tongue depressors, and pen light in clinical examinations?

<p>Physical examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by a sound of narrow airway?

<p>Stridor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to infections in the lower part of the respiratory tract?

<p>LRI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do resonant and hyperresonant sounds signify during percussion of the thorax?

<p>Normal lung tissue and air trapping, respectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sounds are auscultated with a stethoscope during a physical examination of the thorax and lungs?

<p>Tracheal, Bronchial, Vesicular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of surfactant in the respiratory system?

<p>To prevent the collapse of alveoli during exhalation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do increased estrogen levels affect the thoracic cage in pregnant females?

<p>They elevate the diaphragm by 4cm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a widened costal angle in pregnant females?

<p>It allows for increased thoracic cage capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is physiologic dyspnea?

<p>An increased awareness to breathe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of reduced thorax mobility in older adults?

<p>Decreased vital capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural consideration is important for health promotion related to tuberculosis?

<p>Raising awareness about airborne pathogen transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structural anomaly is characterized by a slightly rounded chest shape and can be seen in infants and pregnant individuals?

<p>Barrel chest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of xiphoid process examination during a respiratory assessment?

<p>To correlate posteriorly to T11 and T12 related to breathing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of taking a deep breath through the mouth during a respiratory examination?

<p>To increase awareness of breathing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of examining the anterior and posterior thorax not bilaterally during a respiratory assessment?

<p>To guide patient breathing during examination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a prominent chest with a protrusion indicate?

<p>Chest wall structural anomaly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from a narrowed costal angle in an adult patient?

<p>Increased risk of postoperative atelectasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medical disorders can result in halitosis, or bad breath?

<p>Candidiasis infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition where the upper roof of the mouth is divided and not fully formed during fetal development?

<p>Bifid uvula (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What landmark correlates posteriorly to the T11 and T12 and is related to breathing?

<p>Xiphoid process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does surfactant produced at 32 weeks of fetal life do?

<p>Keeps alveoli open (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by a very pronounced chest?

<p>Pectus Carinatum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition characterized by the curvature of the spine forward?

<p>Kyphosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural consideration is important for health promotion related to tuberculosis?

<p>Third hand smoke exposure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'URI' stands for what in relation to infections?

<p>'Upper Respiratory Infection' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'RUL' refers to which part when examining the thorax and lungs?

<p>'Right Upper Lobe' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the use of gloves, PPE, tongue depressors, and pen light in clinical examinations?

<p>'Ippa' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sounds are auscultated with a stethoscope during a physical examination of the thorax and lungs?

<p>'Resonant and hyperresonant sounds' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the non-alignment of the teeth and jaw?

<p>Malocclusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'stridor' signify when heard during a physical examination?

<p>Sound of a narrow airway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of circumoral pallor in clinical assessment?

<p>Paleness around the mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation on the back third of the tongue?

<p>Cranial nerve IX (9) Glossopharyngeal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for health promotion aimed at preventing diseases of the nose, mouth, and throat?

<p>Nasal hygiene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be considered when gathering subjective data about nose-related symptoms?

<p>The color, odor, thickness, and watery nature of any discharge. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does periodontal disease refer to?

<p>The disease of the mouth, teeth, and gum. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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