Alaryngeal - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A client has had a laryngectomy as treatment for laryngeal cancer. Which postoperative instruction is of utmost importance to the client's health and safety? a. avoid swimming b. avoid sponge baths c. avoid covering the stoma d. avoid coughing - a Water should not enter the stoma because it will flow from the trachea to the lungs. 2. A patient has had a laryngectomy and was able to retain his airway, with no difficulty swallowing. There is no split of thyroid cartilage. The n...

CETP (49 Questions) With 100% Correct and Verified Answers

Chin-Down method is not appropriate for - ANSWER-Individuals who aspirate residue from the pyriform sinuses Acculturation - ANSWER-Incorporating host's culture and values while maintaining native culture and values Leading cause of swallowing Disorders in children with Downs Syndrome - ANSWER-Hypotonia The Shaker head-lift exercise is designed to - ANSWER-Increase diameter and duration of UES opening First physical factor to evaluate in person with CP when looking at AAC options - A...

CETP & Answers | 100% Correct | Verified Total laryngectomy includes the removal of: A. Larynx B. Tongue C. Esophagus D. All of the above - A. Larynx Following a total laryngectomy, the patient breathes through the: A. Larynx B. Nose C. Mouth D. Stoma - D. Stoma Type(s) of alaryngeal communication include: A. Voicing with vocal cords B. Artificial larynx C. Tongue D. None of the above - B. Artificial Larynx TEP stands for: A. Total Esphophopharyngectomy B. Tracheoesophageal pun...

What is a voice disorder? - ANSWER-complex, dynamic product of vocal fold vibration that allows humans not only to vocalize (aka make noise), but verbalize Another word for voice - ANSWER-"phonation" Adduction - ANSWER-meeting at midline, in order to phonate vocal folds must be CLOSED Abduction - ANSWER-vocal folds rest in an open position so that one can breathe, OPEN Resonance - ANSWER-Once voice is produced, it is modified as it travels up through the pharynx and into the oral a...

Total laryngectomy includes the removal of: A. Larynx B. Tongue C. Esophagus D. All of the above - A. Larynx Following a total laryngectomy, the patient breathes through the: A. Larynx B. Nose C. Mouth D. Stoma - D. Stoma Type(s) of alaryngeal communication include: A. Voicing with vocal cords B. Artificial larynx C. Tongue D. None of the above - B. Artificial Larynx TEP stands for: A. Total Esphophopharyngectomy B. Tracheoesophageal puncture/prosthesis C. Trans-laryngeal phary...

Total laryngectomy includes the removal of: A. Larynx B. Tongue C. Esophagus D. All of the above - A. Larynx Following a total laryngectomy, the patient breathes through the: A. Larynx B. Nose C. Mouth D. Stoma - D. Stoma Type(s) of alaryngeal communication include: A. Voicing with vocal cords B. Artificial larynx C. Tongue D. None of the above - B. Artificial Larynx TEP stands for: A. Total Esphophopharyngectomy B. Tracheoesophageal puncture/prosthesis C. Trans-laryngeal phary...

Total laryngectomy includes the removal of: A. Larynx B. Tongue C. Esophagus D. All of the above - correct answer A. Larynx Following a total laryngectomy, the patient breathes through the: A. Larynx B. Nose C. Mouth D. Stoma - correct answer D. Stoma Type(s) of alaryngeal communication include: A. Voicing with vocal cords B. Artificial larynx C. Tongue D. None of the above - correct answer B. Artificial Larynx TEP stands for: A. Total Esphophopharyngectomy B. Tracheoes...

Total laryngectomy includes the removal of: A. Larynx B. Tongue C. Esophagus D. All of the above - Answer A. Larynx Following a total laryngectomy, the patient breathes through the: A. Larynx B. Nose C. Mouth D. Stoma - Answer D. Stoma Type(s) of alaryngeal communication include: A. Voicing with vocal cords B. Artificial larynx C. Tongue D. None of the above - Answer B. Artificial Larynx TEP stands for: A. Total Esphophopharyngectomy B. Tracheoesophageal puncture/pro...

Total laryngectomy includes the removal of: A. Larynx B. Tongue C. Esophagus D. All of the above A. Larynx Following a total laryngectomy, the patient breathes through the: A. Larynx B. Nose C. Mouth D. Stoma D. Stoma Type(s) of alaryngeal communication include: A. Voicing with vocal cords B. Artificial larynx C. Tongue D. None of the above B. Artificial Larynx TEP stands for: A. Total Esphophopharyngectomy B. Tracheoesophageal puncture/prosthesis C. Trans-...