Exam Preview for 1481: Brain Injury Effects on the Respiratory Syst

Brain Injury Effects on the Respiratory System

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1. "Flight or fight" symptoms characterized within the sympathetic nervous system include: Pupils constrict Active gut Increased respiratory rate Decreased blood glucose
2. Peripheral trauma from a brain injury may affect which of the following parts of the respiratory system? Trachea Lungs Diaphragm All of the above
3. A speaking valve can be used in line with tracheostomized mechanically ventilated patients to: Improve secretion management Improve cough strength Initiate early communication All of the above
4. The overall health status of a patient's dentition and oral health has been linked to: Aspiration pneumonia Aphasia Trigeminal nerve dysfunction Impulsivity
5. Which of the following factors may be applied towards the principles of neuroplasticity? Discontinuation Use it or lose it Excitement Imprecision