Airway Clearance and O2

Question 1

What protects the lower airways from inhaled particles?

Answer 1

mucociliary escalator

Question 2

why do patient with obstructive lung disease have trouble coughing?

Answer 2

due to premature closure of the smaller airways

Question 3

what part of the cough do patients with restrictive lung disease have trouble with?

Answer 3

the inhalation phase

Question 4

What are the 5 effects when using an incentive spirometer?

Answer 4

encourages full lung expansion, prevents atelectasis, encourages diaphragmatic breathing, and stimulates a cough

Question 5

What are the 3 components of an active cycle of breathing technique?

Answer 5

breathing control, thoracic expansion, and forced expiratory technique