NSG 528 Palliative Care Nursing Presentation: Respiratory Problems
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the upper respiratory tract?

  • Filtering inspired air
  • Providing a passageway for air
  • Warming inspired air
  • Facilitating gas exchange (correct)

    • Which of the following components is not part of the upper respiratory tract?

  • Pharynx
  • Nose
  • Larynx
  • Trachea (correct)

    • What is the primary function of the upper respiratory tract in the overall respiratory system?

  • To facilitate gas exchange
  • To produce respiratory secretions
  • To regulate breathing patterns
  • To warm and filter inspired air (correct)

    • Which of the following is not a component of the upper respiratory tract?

    <p>Bronchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following respiratory structures is responsible for producing mucus and other respiratory secretions?

    <p>Trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nasal passages within the upper respiratory tract?

    <p>To warm and filter inspired air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is not considered part of the upper respiratory tract?

    <p>Trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the upper respiratory tract in the overall functioning of the respiratory system?

    <p>To warm and filter inspired air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nose?

    <p>To filter impurities and humidify and warm air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nasal mucosa and ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

    <p>To trap dust and microorganisms in the inhaled air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the paranasal sinuses?

    <p>To serve as a resonating chamber in speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pharynx?

    <p>To connect the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the epiglottis?

    <p>To form the entrance for the larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nasal septum?

    <p>To separate the right and left nasal cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the nasopharynx?

    <p>Posterior to the nose and above the soft palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the oropharynx?

    <p>Posterior to the oral cavity and below the soft palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

    <p>Facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does oxygen-rich air enter during inhalation?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of carbon dioxide in cellular metabolism?

    <p>Production of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbon dioxide leave the body?

    <p>Exchanged for oxygen in the alveoli and exhaled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells for transport to tissues?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is oxygen essential for cellular respiration?

    <p>For the breakdown of glucose and ATP production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the respiratory system's role in pH regulation?

    <p>Regulating the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which process does carbon dioxide diffuse from the bloodstream into the alveoli?

    <p>Exhalation (Expiration)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinguishing factor between haemoptysis and pseudohemoptysis?

    <p>The source of the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as a potential underlying cause of haemoptysis?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe vomiting of blood?

    <p>Hematemesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of the expectorated material suggests a gastrointestinal source is unlikely?

    <p>Foaminess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe life-threatening haemoptysis?

    <p>Massive haemoptysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common threshold used to define life-threatening haemoptysis?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In palliative care populations, what is a common source of haemoptysis mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe coughing up blood from the respiratory tract?

    <p>Haemoptysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of gabapentin for treating chronic cough?

    <p>300 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of gabapentin?

    <p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of pregabalin for treating chronic cough?

    <p>75 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is specifically mentioned as having a role in treating refractory gastroesophageal reflux-induced cough?

    <p>Gabapentin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dose increase for patients already receiving opioids for pain to suppress cough?

    <p>25-50% dose increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about codeine is TRUE?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medications are gabapentin and pregabalin classified under?

    <p>Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum recommended dose of gabapentin for treating chronic cough?

    <p>900 mg twice daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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