NURS 405 Final Exam (100% Correct Solutions)

What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers correct answers squamous Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer correct answers alcohol and tobacco use What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer correct answers hoarseness Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? correct answers lungs Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer correct answers leukoplakia Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer correct answers hoarseness for two weeks raspy low voice persistent cough sore throat lump in neck Late Symptoms of Laryngeal cancer correct answers dysphagia dyspnea persistent hoarseness pain in ear What exam is done to diagnose laryngeal cancer correct answers laryngoscopic exam for tissue biopsy Partial laryngectomy correct answers only has part of vocal cords involved and the patient maintains their airway Total laryngectomy correct answers all vocal cords are removed and permanent trach is placed Does the airway remain intact with partial laryngectomy correct answers yes so they breath through their nose and mouth What do you worry about post partial laryngectomy correct answers aspiration Can the patient taste and smell with a partial laryngectomy correct answers yes Nursing Precautions for partial laryngectomy correct answers HOB up thickened liquids aspiration precautions Does the patient still have a voice with total laryngectomy correct answers no Can the person still taste and smell with total laryngectomy correct answers no