4.1 Laryngectomy, Trachs, and Vents

Question 1

Insert censored picture of larynx on slide 3

Answer 1

insert complete picture

Question 2

Same as slide 4

Answer 2

same

Question 3

insert picture on slide 5

Answer 3

same

Question 4

insert picture on slide 6

Answer 4

same

Question 5

What two things make up the pharyngeal-esophageal segment (PE segment)?

Answer 5

• Cricopharyngeus muscle

- Upper Esophageal Segment (UES)

Question 6

What is the primary function of the larynx?

Answer 6

Valve for respiration

Question 7

What is the secondary function of the larynx?

Answer 7

Valve for swallowing

Question 8

What is the third function of the larynx?

Answer 8

phonation (not necessary)

Question 9

Define the following terms:

1. Laryngectomy
2. Laryngectomee
3. Laryngectomies
4. Laryngectomees

Answer 9

1. The surgery
2. The person
3. Plural of the surgery
4. Plural of the person

Question 10

What are the three reasons for a laryngectomy?

Answer 10

• Most commonly for laryngeal cancer (depends on size, location, stage, etd…)
• Laryngeal trauma
• Other (stenosis)

Question 11

What are the three impacts of a laryngectomy?

Answer 11

• Psychological Impact
• Impact on family
• Economic Impact