NURS 405 FINAL EXAM |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
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What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers Answer:
squamous
Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer Answer: alcohol and tobacco use
What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer Answer: hoarseness
Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? Answer: lungs
Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer Answer: leukoplakia
Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer Answer: hoarseness for two weeks
raspy low voice
persistent cough
sore throat
lump in neck
Late Symptoms of Laryngeal cancer Answer: dysphagia
dyspnea
persistent hoarseness
pain in ear
What exam is done to diagnose laryngeal cancer Answer: laryngoscopic exam for
tissue biopsy
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, Partial laryngectomy Answer: only has part of vocal cords involved and the patient
maintains their airway
Total laryngectomy Answer: all vocal cords are removed and permanent trach is
placed
Does the airway remain intact with partial laryngectomy Answer: yes so they
breath through their nose and mouth
What do you worry about post partial laryngectomy Answer: aspiration
Can the patient taste and smell with a partial laryngectomy Answer: yes
Nursing Precautions for partial laryngectomy Answer: HOB up
thickened liquids
aspiration precautions
Does the patient still have a voice with total laryngectomy Answer: no
Can the person still taste and smell with total laryngectomy Answer: no
How is the airway with total laryngectomy Answer: tracheostomy is placed
What is most important with total laryngectomy Answer: education about airway
protection
will a patient with a total laryngectomy be at risk for choking or aspiration Answer:
no
Why is a patient not at risk for aspiration with a total laryngectomy Answer: the
airway and esophagus is completely separated
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What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers Answer:
squamous
Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer Answer: alcohol and tobacco use
What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer Answer: hoarseness
Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? Answer: lungs
Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer Answer: leukoplakia
Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer Answer: hoarseness for two weeks
raspy low voice
persistent cough
sore throat
lump in neck
Late Symptoms of Laryngeal cancer Answer: dysphagia
dyspnea
persistent hoarseness
pain in ear
What exam is done to diagnose laryngeal cancer Answer: laryngoscopic exam for
tissue biopsy
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, Partial laryngectomy Answer: only has part of vocal cords involved and the patient
maintains their airway
Total laryngectomy Answer: all vocal cords are removed and permanent trach is
placed
Does the airway remain intact with partial laryngectomy Answer: yes so they
breath through their nose and mouth
What do you worry about post partial laryngectomy Answer: aspiration
Can the patient taste and smell with a partial laryngectomy Answer: yes
Nursing Precautions for partial laryngectomy Answer: HOB up
thickened liquids
aspiration precautions
Does the patient still have a voice with total laryngectomy Answer: no
Can the person still taste and smell with total laryngectomy Answer: no
How is the airway with total laryngectomy Answer: tracheostomy is placed
What is most important with total laryngectomy Answer: education about airway
protection
will a patient with a total laryngectomy be at risk for choking or aspiration Answer:
no
Why is a patient not at risk for aspiration with a total laryngectomy Answer: the
airway and esophagus is completely separated
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