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What is the purpose of the cough reflex?
What is the purpose of the cough reflex?
- To increase lung capacity
- To reduce respiratory symptoms
- To clear foreign material and secretions from the airways (correct)
- To stimulate the bronchial tree
How is cough usually classified?
How is cough usually classified?
- By sound intensity
- By duration (correct)
- By frequency of occurrence
- By location in the airways
What is the characteristic sound of cough caused by?
What is the characteristic sound of cough caused by?
- Obstruction in the bronchial tree
- Vibration of the vocal cords
- Rapid inhalation and exhalation
- Forced expulsion against a closed glottis (correct)
When taking a respiratory history, what information should be determined for each symptom?
When taking a respiratory history, what information should be determined for each symptom?
What does the cough reflex aim to dislodge from the airways?
What does the cough reflex aim to dislodge from the airways?
What does the onset of a symptom refer to when taking a respiratory history?
What does the onset of a symptom refer to when taking a respiratory history?
What is the most common cause of subacute cough?
What is the most common cause of subacute cough?
What does sudden onset of cough in a patient typically indicate?
What does sudden onset of cough in a patient typically indicate?
In children, what does a barking cough typically indicate?
In children, what does a barking cough typically indicate?
What does a 'whooping cough' typically indicate?
What does a 'whooping cough' typically indicate?
Which of the following is considered a 'red flag' symptom associated with cough?
Which of the following is considered a 'red flag' symptom associated with cough?
What does yellow purulent sputum typically indicate?
What does yellow purulent sputum typically indicate?
What does green purulent sputum typically indicate?
What does green purulent sputum typically indicate?
What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?
What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?
What is the most common cause of excessive mucus production?
What is the most common cause of excessive mucus production?
What does pink (serous/frothy) sputum indicate?
What does pink (serous/frothy) sputum indicate?
What can thick or thin consistency of sputum indicate?
What can thick or thin consistency of sputum indicate?
