Laryngeal muscle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SHS 310 Phonation Exam Study Guide (Anatomy) Besides phonation, what functions does the larynx fulfill? - - allows us to hold our breath - gives the upper body support to lift heavy objects through inspiring and clamping the vocal folds -tightly clamping the vocal folds aids in childbirth and deification What functions of the larynx are most important for sustaining life? - the larynx prevents unwanted objects from entering the airway through the strong and rigid closing of the ai...

Midterm Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Guide |Weeks 1-4 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: FGA side effects hyperprolactinemia, extrapyramidal symptom (EPS), QT pro- longation, tornadoes de pointes, blood dyscrasias, sedation, orthostatic hypoten- sion, dizziness. Q: Clozapine Answer: not indicated for use in acute presentation of schizophrenia, ab- solute n...

USMLE Step 1 Comprehensive Questions Bank What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? - Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? - Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consentual pupil constricti...

A patient with recurrent shortness of breath has just had a bronchoscopy. What is a priority nursing action immediately after the procedure? -Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. -Assess the patient's level of consciousness. -Monitor and manage the patient's level of pain. -Assess the patient's heart rate and blood pressure. CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. Rationale: Priorities for assessment are the patient's airway and breathing, both of which may be c...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

What nerve innervates the masseter and other muscles involved in chewing. Ans: CN V Trigeminal Contraction of these muscles prevents the bolus from falling into the lateral sulci. Ans: Buccual Musculature Damage to this nerve can prevent the lips from maintaining the bolus in the mouth. Ans: CN VII facial Aspiration occurs when food or liquid passes this structure. Ans: true vocal folds The first of the muscles to contract in the pharyngeal phase to propel the bolus down through th...

SLP Praxis Chapter 1 Questions with Verified Answers Respiration exchange of gas between an organism and its environment Pressure in the lungs _________ as the lungs expand during inhalation decrease Positive pressure happens right before... exhalation The right lung is ________ when compared to the left lung. bigger, more broad The 3 types of vertebrae are: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Three structures that are key to adequate respiration: Lungs, diaphragm, ribs External intercostals are im...

What are Piaget's stages of cognitive development? Correct Answer: Sensorimotor (0-2) Preoperational (2-7) Concrete (7-11) Formal (11+) What are the muscles involved in inspiration? Correct Answer: Diaphragm External intercostal muscles: raise the ribs up and out Serrates posterior superior: elevates rib cage Levator costarium brevis: elevates rib cage Levator costarum logies: elevates rib cage What are the muscles involved in expiration? Correct Answer: Internal intercostal m...

USMLE Step 1 Exam Test Bank Questions And Answers 2024/2025 Latest Upgrade With Complete Solution Verified By Expert Grade A+ What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck?Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye?Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L cons...

Ultimate Praxis 5331 Speech Pathology Latest Update 100% Pass Typically bilateral and sit opposite of each other, typically appear at the junction of the anterior and middle third portion of the folds vocal fold nodules Highly dysfluent, rapid, unclear and disorganized speech. Lack of personal concern or reduced awareness about problem cluttering No instruments or external aids are used; pantomime, eyeblink encoding, American Indian hand talk, ASL gestural AAC Caused by bleedin...