Exam 3 Part 6

Question 1

Information related to scheduling, appointments, treatment protocols, are usually provided to patients and caretakers, by:

Answer 1

Nurse navigator

Question 2

Audiologists are involved in HNC team because:

Answer 2

Chances of eustachian tube dysfunction, cisplatin in ototoxic drugs, early identification and diagnosis of middle ear infections

Question 3

What concerns arise when a patient gets a laryngectomy?

Answer 3

Lack of communication because vocal folds are gone, air is no longer filtered, moisturized, dry air increases mucous buildup, cover the stoma instead of the mouth when coughing/sneezing,

Question 4

This is important to reduce the mucous production.

Answer 4

HME systems

Question 5

What senses might be affected after a laryngectomy?

Answer 5

Smell and taste

Question 6

T/F: Olfaction is affected in laryngectomee as the active airflow is not seen in pharyngeal cavities.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

How do laryngectomees breathe?

Answer 7

Through the stoma, not the mouth or nose. Ventilation/oxygen given through the stoma