TEST BANK Chapter 17: Nose, Mouth, and Throat PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT 8TH EDITION JARVIS (NURSINGNR302)

TEST BANK Chapter 17: Nose, Mouth, and Throat PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT 8TH EDITION JARVIS MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The primary purpose of the ciliated mucous membrane in the nose is to: a. Warm the inhaled air. b. Filter out dust and bacteria. c. Filter coarse particles from inhaled air. d. Facilitate the movement of air through the nares. ANS: B The nasal hairs filter the coarsest matter from inhaled air, whereas the mucous blanket filters out dust and bacteria. The rich blood suppl...