Respiratory System (Adults) pt.2

Question 1

What is the removal of the laryngeal structures called?

Answer 1

Total laryngectomy

Question 2

Fill in the blank: A tracheostomy is a surgically created ______ in the anterior part of the trachea.

Answer 2

Stoma (opening)

Question 3

True or False: Pneumonectomy involves removing just one lobe of the lung.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What does a pneumonectomy involve?

Answer 4

Removal of an entire lung

Question 5

Why is a pneumonectomy performed?

Answer 5

Due to irreversible damage from cancer or scarring

Question 6

Fill in the blank: ______ involves removing one lobe of the lung.

Answer 6

Lobectomy

Question 7

True or False: A lobectomy ensures that no airways are blocked.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the surgical removal of two lobes from the lung called?

Answer 8

Bilobectomy

Question 9

What is the removal of the laryngeal structures called?

Answer 9

Total laryngectomy

Question 10

Fill in the blank: A tracheostomy is a surgically created ______ in the anterior part of the trachea.

Answer 10

Stoma (opening)

Question 11

True or False: Pneumonectomy involves removing just one lobe of the lung.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What does a pneumonectomy involve?

Answer 12

Removal of an entire lung

Question 13

Why is a pneumonectomy performed?

Answer 13

Due to irreversible damage from cancer or scarring

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ______ involves removing one lobe of the lung.

Answer 14

Lobectomy

Question 15

True or False: A lobectomy ensures that no airways are blocked.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the surgical removal of two lobes from the lung called?

Answer 16

Bilobectomy

Question 17

True or False: Total laryngectomy involves partial removal of the larynx.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True or False: Total laryngectomy usually requires the creation of a permanent tracheostomy.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or False: A speech pathologist is not necessary after a total laryngectomy.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

True or False: Patients need education on stoma care after a total laryngectomy.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

True or False: Oral diet is resumed immediately after surgery without monitoring.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Total laryngectomy involves the removal of the _______ structures.

Answer 22

laryngeal

Question 23

The resulting defect after total laryngectomy requires creation of a permanent _______.

Answer 23

tracheostomy

Question 24

Patients must learn a new method of _______ after a total laryngectomy.

Answer 24

communicating

Question 25

Stoma care includes education on ________, insertion, and removal of laryngectomy tubes.

Answer 25

humidification

Question 26

Education topics post-laryngectomy include wound care, ________ feeding, and airway management.

Answer 26

enteral

Question 27

What is the primary reason for performing a total laryngectomy?

Answer 27

Advanced cancer of the larynx

Question 28

Who helps patients learn to communicate after a total laryngectomy?

Answer 28

Speech pathologist

Question 29

Why is humidification important for stoma care?

Answer 29

To keep the airway moist and prevent complications

Question 30

What should be monitored before progressing to an oral diet post-laryngectomy?

Answer 30

Swallowing function

Question 31

What are some key lifestyle changes patients may face after laryngectomy?

Answer 31

Communication methods, stoma care, airway management

Question 32

True or False: A tracheostomy is a surgically created opening in the posterior part of the trachea.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

True or False: Tracheostomy can help prevent aspiration of secretions.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or False: Tracheal stenosis is a possible complication of a tracheostomy.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

True or False: It is safe to use analgesics and sedatives without caution in tracheostomy patients.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

A tracheostomy is a surgically created ______ in the anterior trachea.

Answer 36

stoma

Question 37

The indwelling tube used in a tracheostomy is called a ________.

Answer 37

tracheostomy tube

Question 38

After vital signs are stable, place the patient in a ______ position to aid ventilation.

Answer 38

semi-Fowler’s

Question 39

List three uses of a tracheostomy.

Answer 39

Bypass airway obstruction, remove secretions, long-term ventilation

Question 40

What are two signs of infection in tracheostomy patients?

Answer 40

Fever, elevated white blood cell count

Question 41

Why should sedatives be used with caution in tracheostomy patients?

Answer 41

They can suppress the cough reflex

Question 42

True or False: Preoperative teaching should exclude deep breathing exercises.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

True or False: Incentive spirometry is recommended both pre- and post-operatively.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

True or False: Suctioning is not useful while the patient is intubated.

Answer 44

False

Question 45

To promote deep breathing, patients should _______ their incision with a pillow.

Answer 45

splint

Question 46

After extubation, _______ spirometry and ambulation help clear secretions.

Answer 46

incentive

Question 47

In the ICU, proper _______ and protein intake are crucial during critical illness.

Answer 47

calorie

Question 48

Name two components of bronchial hygiene after extubation.

Answer 48

Chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry

Question 49

Why is post-operative analgesia important?

Answer 49

To control pain and support breathing and mobility

Question 50

What should be monitored to ensure adequate oxygenation in ICU?

Answer 50

Ventilation and oxygen saturation

Question 51

What is the role of antibiotic prophylaxis post-surgery?

Answer 51

To prevent infections