Respiratory System History Taking Framework Quiz
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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?

  • By sound intensity
  • By duration (correct)
  • By frequency of occurrence
  • By location in the airways

    • 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?

    <p>Onset, duration, periodicity, severity, exacerbating factors, relieving factors, associated symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cough reflex aim to dislodge from the airways?

    <p>Foreign material and secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the onset of a symptom refer to when taking a respiratory history?

    <p>How it began (e.g. suddenly, gradually—over how long)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of subacute cough?

    <p>Postinfectious cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sudden onset of cough in a patient typically indicate?

    <p>Foreign body aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In children, what does a barking cough typically indicate?

    <p>Laryngeal inflammation or infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'whooping cough' typically indicate?

    <p>Pertussis infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a 'red flag' symptom associated with cough?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does yellow purulent sputum typically indicate?

    <p>Acute lower respiratory tract infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does green purulent sputum typically indicate?

    <p>Chronic infection and bronchiectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?

    <p>Anaerobic bacterial infection and occurs in bronchiectasis, lung abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of excessive mucus production?

    <p>COPD and smokers with no active infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pink (serous/frothy) sputum indicate?

    <p>Acute pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can thick or thin consistency of sputum indicate?

    <p>Asthma production of firm 'plugs'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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