RLE: Nose & Sinuses, Mouth & Oropharynx

Question 1

Nose is composed of ??? and ???, and is lined with ???

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bone and cartilage;
mucous membrane

Question 2

The external nose consists of a ???(upper portion), ???, and two oval openings called ???.

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bridge;
tip;
nares

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The nasal cavity is located between the ???

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roof of the mouth and the cranium

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nasal cavity extends from the anterior nares (nostrils) to the posterior nares, which open into the ???.

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nasopharynx

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separates the cavity into two halves.

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nasal septum

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The front of the nasal septum contains a rich supply of blood vessels and is known as

This is a common site for nasal bleeding

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Kiesselbach’s area

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Four pairs of paranasal sinuses (???) are located in the skull.

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frontal,
maxillary,
ethmoidal,
sphenoidal

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air-filled chambers during speech

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paranasal sinuses

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paranasal sinuses are also lined with ??? that traps debris and propels it toward the outside

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ciliated mucous membrane

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are often a primary site of infection because they can easily become blocked.

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sinuses

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sinuses that are accessible to examination by the nurse

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frontal sinuses(above the eyes)

maxillary sinuses (in the upper jaw)

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The ??? and ??? sinuses are smaller, located deeper in the skull, and are not accessible for examination.

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ethmoidal and sphenoidal

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Cavities decrease the weight of the skull and act as ???

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resonance

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Two chambers divided by the septum.

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External nostrils

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Made up mainly of cartilage and bone and covered by mucous membranes. The cartilage also gives shape and support to the outer part of the nose.

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Septum

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Passages that are lined with mucous membranes and tiny hairs (cilia) that help to filter the air.

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Nasal passages

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Four pairs of air-filled cavities, also lined with mucous membranes.

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Sinuses

Question 18

are cavities, or air-filled pockets, near the nasal passage. As in the nasal passage, these are lined with mucous membranes.

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sinuses

Question 19

This sinus is located inside the face, around the area of the bridge of the nose. It is present at birth, and continues to grow.

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Ethmoid sinus

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This sinus is located inside the face, around the area of the cheeks. It is also present at birth, and continues to grow.

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Maxillary sinus

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This sinus is located inside the face, in the area of the forehead. It does not develop until around 7 years of age.

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Frontal sinus

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This sinus is located deep in the face, behind the nose. It does not typically develop until the teen years.

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Sphenoid sinus

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located behind the mouth and nose, serves as a muscular passage for food and air.

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throat (pharynx)

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3 pharynx from uppermost

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nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx

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(4) connect behind the tongue to form arches

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The soft palate, anterior and posterior pillars, and uvula

Question 26

Masses of lymphoid tissue referred to as the ??? are located on both sides of the oropharynx at the end of the soft palate between the anterior and posterior pillars.

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palatine tonsils

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tonsils that lie at the base of the tongue

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lingual

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or adenoids, are found high in the nasopharynx.

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Pharyngeal tonsils

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Because tonsils are masses of lymphoid tissue, they help protect against ???

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infection

Question 30

checked before a stroke patient can go back to normal diet from NGT

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gag reflex

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"bad breath"

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halitosis

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An invisible soft film of bacteria, saliva, epithelial cells and leukocytes that adhere to the enamel surface of the teeth.

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Plaque

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A visible, hard deposit of plaque and bacteria that forms at the gum lines.

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Tartar

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Glossitis

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Inflammation of the tongue.

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Gingivitis

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Inflammation of the gums

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Inflammation and dryness of oral mucosa.

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the parotid salivary glands (mumps).

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Parotitis

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Accumulation of foul matter (food, microorganisms, and epithelial elements) on the gums and teeth.

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Sordes

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Gums appear spongy and bleeding (???).

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pyorrhea; Periodontal disease

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If you’re noticing some issues with your teeth and gums, you might have to get some ???. This is a painless process however you should do everything you can to avoid having to have a dental procedure.

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dental implants

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Cracking of the lips.

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Cheilosis

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Teeth have darkened area, may be painful (cavities).

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Dental Caries

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fissures, crusts, or scales on lips may result from

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excessive moisture, nutritional deficiency, or fluid deficit

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leukoplakia

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(white patches)

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normal adult teeth count

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32

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tongue Deviated from center (may indicate damage to ???)

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hypoglossal [12th cranial] nerve

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Smooth red tongue (may indicate (3) deficiency)

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iron, vitamin B12, or vitamin B2

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Dry, furry tongue is associated with ???

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fluid deficit

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white coating may be ???

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oral yeast infection

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bony growths growing from the hard palate

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Exostoses

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uvula deviation to one side from ??? or ???; immobility (may indicate damage to which Cranial Nerves?

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tumor or trauma; trigeminal [5th cranial] nerve or vagus [10th cranial] nerve)

Question 52

The tonsils are behind the tonsillar pillars (the soft structures supporting the soft palate)

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grade 1 tonsils

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The tonsils are between the pillars and the uvula

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Grade 2 tonsils

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The tonsils touch the uvula

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Grade 3 tonsils

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One or both tonsils extend to midline of the oropharynx

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Grade 4 tonsils

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Tenderness on external nose: May suggest (3)

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trauma, infection (e.g., sinusitis), or inflammation

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Displacement of Bone or Cartilage: May result from ???, such as a nasal fracture or deviated septum.

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trauma

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Client cannot sniff through a nostril that is not occluded, nor can he or she sniff or blow air through the nostrils. may be a sign of ???

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swelling, rhinitis, or a foreign object obstructing the nostrils.

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A deviated septum may appear to be an ???. This is a normal finding as long as breathing is not obstructed.

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overgrowth of tissue

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are dark pink (redder than oral mucosa)

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Turbinate, aka nasal concha

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Nasal mucosa is swollen and pale pink or bluish gray in clients with ???

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allergies

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Nasal mucosa is red and swollen with ???

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upper respiratory infection

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Exudate is common with ??? and may range from large amounts of watery discharge yellow-green, purulent discharge.

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infection

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Purulent nasal discharge is seen with ???

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acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

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Bleeding (???) or crusting may be noted on the lower anterior part of the nasal septum with local irritation.

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epistaxis

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??? or ??? may be seen with use of cocaine, trauma, chronic infection, or chronic nose picking.

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Ulcers of the nasal mucosa or a perforated septum

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Small, pale, round, firm overgrowths or masses on mucosa (???) are seen in clients with ???.

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polyps; chronic allergies

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Frontal or maxillary sinuses are tender to palpation in clients with ??? or ???

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allergies or acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.

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If the client has a large amount of exudate, you may feel ??? upon palpation over the maxillary sinuses.

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crepitus