Sinusitis and Respiratory System

What is the primary function of the larynx in relation to swallowing?

To regulate breathing
To stimulate digestion
To aid in the prevention of aspiration pneumonia (correct)
To facilitate salivation

What is the term used to describe the inflammation of mucus-producing membranes in the facial bones?

Hay fever
Emphysema
Sinusitis (correct)
Asthma

What is the primary cause of emphysema?

Both genetic anomalies and exposure to pollutants (correct)
Exposure to pollutants
Viral infections
Genetic anomalies

What is the term used to describe a hypersensitivity reaction to environmental triggers in the sinuses?

Non-infectious sinusitis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the lesions associated with emphysema?

Bullae (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the type of flu that involves aggressive attacks against healthy young adults?

H1N1 (swine) flu (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What accommodation does a client with stage I laryngeal cancer need during massage therapy?

Avoid the anterior triangle of the neck (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is extensively drug-resistant TB?

A form of tuberculosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of pneumonia is usually acquired as a complication of a cold or flu?

Community-acquired pneumonia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of bronchopneumonia?

It begins in the bronchi and spreads to patchy areas of the lungs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of people with tuberculosis who do not show symptoms?

90% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of laryngeal cancer?

It develops at the back of the throat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the common signs and symptoms of pneumonia?

High fever, shortness of breath, cyanosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of alveoli infection by a pathogen?

Alveoli fill up with pus and mucus, making gas exchange impossible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death by cancer in the US for both men and women?

Lung cancer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of exocrine secretions in individuals with cystic fibrosis?

They are thick and sticky (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer?

Smoking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dependable early sign of lung cancer?

None of the above: lung cancer is usually silent until it is advanced (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern when positioning the 76-year-old client with chronic bronchitis and osteoporosis for massage?

Providing adequate bolstering in a side-lying position (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the client's primary goal in seeking massage therapy?

To boost her energy and resilience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a beneficial focus of the massage treatment for the client with chronic bronchitis?

Muscles of inhalation and exhalation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you inform the client who wonders if massage therapy can help him avoid getting sick so frequently?

Massage therapy might help with immune system function, but it's not a guarantee (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by the client who gets colds frequently?

Missing a lot of work due to illness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of regular massage therapy for the client who gets colds frequently?

Feeling better in general (D) Signup and view all the answers