Exam Preview for 1052: Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the Neck Breath

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the Neck Breather: Epidemiology Behind the Mucus

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1. What is one differences between a total laryngectomy patient and a tracheostomy patient? A total laryngectomy patient does not have a larynx A tracheostomy patient wears a tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis A total laryngectomy patient wears a one-way speaking valve None of the above
2. What is a lost function of the upper airway post-laryngectomy? The warming and increased humidity of inhaled air Filtering of airborne particulate Pulmonary resistance All of the above
3. The acronym HME stands for: Heat Moisture Environment Hairy Maxillary Exoskeleton Heat Moisture Exchanger Heat Master Exchanger
4. A proper HME will: Condense water vapor during exhalation and re-humidify it during inspiration Retain and exchange pulmonary heat Consistently maintain heat and humidity All of the above
5. A patient may produce excessive mucus even while using an HME. This could be due to: Drinking a lot of milk Allergies and/or infections Using an HME 24 hours a day The patient maintaining good pulmonary hygiene