Sinusitis and Respiratory System

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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?

<p>Non-infectious sinusitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bullae (B)</p> 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?

<p>H1N1 (swine) flu (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

<p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Avoid the anterior triangle of the neck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is extensively drug-resistant TB?

<p>A form of tuberculosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Community-acquired pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of bronchopneumonia?

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

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

<p>90% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of laryngeal cancer?

<p>It develops at the back of the throat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common signs and symptoms of pneumonia?

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

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

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

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

<p>Lung cancer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are thick and sticky (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer?

<p>Smoking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dependable early sign of lung cancer?

<p>None of the above: lung cancer is usually silent until it is advanced (D)</p> 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?

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

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

<p>To boost her energy and resilience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Muscles of inhalation and exhalation (B)</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

<p>Feeling better in general (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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