17 Questions
What is the purpose of the cough reflex?
To clear foreign material and secretions from the airways
How is cough usually classified?
By duration
What is the characteristic sound of cough caused by?
Forced expulsion against a closed glottis
When taking a respiratory history, what information should be determined for each symptom?
Onset, duration, periodicity, severity, exacerbating factors, relieving factors, associated symptoms
What does the cough reflex aim to dislodge from the airways?
Foreign material and secretions
What does the onset of a symptom refer to when taking a respiratory history?
How it began (e.g. suddenly, gradually—over how long)
What is the most common cause of subacute cough?
Postinfectious cough
What does sudden onset of cough in a patient typically indicate?
Foreign body aspiration
In children, what does a barking cough typically indicate?
Laryngeal inflammation or infection
What does a 'whooping cough' typically indicate?
Pertussis infection
Which of the following is considered a 'red flag' symptom associated with cough?
Chest pain
What does yellow purulent sputum typically indicate?
Acute lower respiratory tract infection
What does green purulent sputum typically indicate?
Chronic infection and bronchiectasis
What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?
Anaerobic bacterial infection and occurs in bronchiectasis, lung abscess
What is the most common cause of excessive mucus production?
COPD and smokers with no active infection
What does pink (serous/frothy) sputum indicate?
Acute pulmonary edema
What can thick or thin consistency of sputum indicate?
Asthma production of firm 'plugs'
Test your knowledge of the history-taking and documentation framework for the respiratory system. This quiz covers specific respiratory symptoms, onset, duration, and other important details related to respiratory history-taking.
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