NURS 405 FINAL EXAM |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
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
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
, NURS 405 FINAL EXAM |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
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
How do you change CPR for someone who has a total laryngectomy - (ANSWER)you bag their stoma
instead of their mouth
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
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
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
, NURS 405 FINAL EXAM |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED.
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
How do you change CPR for someone who has a total laryngectomy - (ANSWER)you bag their stoma
instead of their mouth
