10 Questions
What is the purpose of airway clearance therapy (ACT)?
To aid secretion mobilization and expectoration, and to mitigate complications associated with secretion retention
What impairs the efficacy of the mucociliary escalator?
Aging, tobacco use, environmental exposures, and disorders such as bronchiectasis
How much airway secretions do healthy individuals produce daily?
10–100mL
What decreases the ability to cough effectively, leading to secretion retention?
Neurodegenerative conditions
Who is involved in recommending, performing, and educating patients and families on airway clearance therapy (ACT)?
Respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and others
What is the purpose of airway clearance therapy (ACT)?
Aid secretion mobilization and expectoration, and mitigate complications associated with secretion retention
What factors impair the efficacy of the mucociliary escalator?
Aging, tobacco use, environmental exposures, and disorders such as bronchiectasis
Who is involved in performing airway clearance therapy (ACT)?
Respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and nurses
What is the centripetal movement responsible for clearing airway secretions?
Mucociliary escalator
What decreases the ability to cough effectively, leading to secretion retention?
Neurodegenerative conditions
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system's defense mechanisms with this quiz on the mucociliary escalator and cough reflex. Learn about the factors that can impair secretion clearance and airway obstruction prevention.
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