Nasal turbinates - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 507 Week 6 Case Study: J.T. is a 48-year old male who presents 100% correct answeredJ.T. is a 48-year old male who presents to the primary care clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst and increased appetite. History of Present Illness J.T. has been in his usual state of health until three weeks ago when he began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst. He reports that he would like to begin a walking program, but he feels too fatigued to walk at any poin...

AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...

PMED CH 16 TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 What function do the nasal turbinates serve? A) Separating the left and right nostrils B) Warming and humidifying inhaled air C) Decreasing the surface area of the nasopharynx D) Secreting mucus that traps viruses and bacteria - ANSWERSB A patient who is experiencing an allergic reaction states that his tongue "feels thick" and speaks at a low volume. You should immediately evaluate for: A) angioedema. B) hypotension. C) a gag reflex...

Advanced health assessment: NUR 504 Quiz 4 Exam Questions & Answers-A physician has just directly examined a patient's sinuses. Which sinuses could these have been? a. Ethmoidal b. Superciliary c. Sphenoidal d. Maxillary - d. Maxillary Where are olfactory receptors located? a. The mucosa in the upper part of the nasal cavity b. The nasal vestibule c. The inferior nasal turbinate d. The nasopharynx - a. The mucosa in the upper part of the nasal cavity Which of the following best ...

C - Answer What is an important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic drill? A. place drill in reverse position B. place drill in forward position C. put hand piece on safety D. disconnect hand piece from hose B - Answer What is an alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates? A. cochlea B. conchae C. ossicles D. ostia B - Answer Which of the following is frequently used as an autograft to repla...

Nose examination inspectionpatency, inflammation, deformities, symmetry, and discharge. mucous membrane pink and moist, no exudate bleeding, edema. Nasal septum for deviation, perforations, bleedings. Inspect turbinates for polyps, abnormal fingerlike projections of swollen nasal mucosa. Mouth and pharynx inspectioninspect the interior of the mouth for color, lesions, masses, gum retraction, bleeding, and poor dentition. Inspect the tongue for symmetry and lesions. Pharynx should be s...

A mother brings her infant to you because of a "rattle" in his chest with breathing. Which of the following would you hear if there were a problem in the upper airway? Correct Answer-Inspiratory sounds All of the following produce a chronic cough except: Chronic Bronchitis Allergic Rhinitis Acute viral upper respiratory infection Correct Answer-Acute viral upper respiratory infection A 47-year-old receptionist comes to your office, complaining of fever, shortness of breath, and a pro...

Karposi Sarcoma : Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color. Malodorous single nare : Foreign body Retinal Detachment : the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field. Adolescent with friable nasal turbinates : Coc...

The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: - Correct answer-optic disc, vessels, macula, background "Positive consensual light reflex" means... - Correct answer-simultaneous constriction The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - Correct answercataract Eye emergency - Correct answer-sudden change in vision Visual acuity is assessed with: - Correct answer-Snellen eye chart The cover test is used to assess for: - Correct answer-muscle weakne...

hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more - Answer- Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming - Answer- acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion - Answer- is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body organs (central ...