Nose, Mouth, & Throat

Question 1

nose parts

Answer 1

Question 2

External parts of the nose

Answer 2

bridge, nares, ala, vestibule, tip

Question 3

Nasal Cavity Parts

Answer 3

olofactory region

turbinates

meatuses

bony/soft palate

Question 4

what are the sinuses and where are they located?

Answer 4

frontal and maxillary are palpatable

other are ethmoid and sphenoid

Question 5

What are the fuctions of the nose

Answer 5

first part of respiratory system

warms, moistens, and filters air

smell

sinuses - lighten, sound and mucus production

Question 6

Oral Cavity

Answer 6

hard and soft palates

uvula

tongue

teeth (32)

Question 7

Salivary Glands

Answer 7

parotid

submandibular

sublingual

1.5 litres of Saliva per day

Question 8

function of the mouth

Answer 8

first part of digestive system

formation of speech

sense of taste

and start of respiratory system for mouth breathers ;)

Question 9

structures of the throat

Answer 9

oropharynx

tonsils

nasopharynx

Question 10

function of the throat

Answer 10

passage of food and air

Question 11

subjective data to collect about the nose

Answer 11

discharge

frequent colds

sinus pain

trauma

epitaxis (nose bleed)

allergies

altered sense of smell

Question 12

subjective data collection about the mouth and throat

Answer 12

sores or lesions

sore throat

bleeding gums

toothache

hoarseness

dysphagia

altered taste

smoking

alcohol consumption

self-care behaviours

Question 13

objective data collection

Answer 13

inspection and palpation are used to collect data

palpate frontal and maxillary sinus

inspect nose using otoscope with nasal speculum attachement

tongue blade useful for mouth and throat inspection

Question 14

Developmental Considerations for NMT

Answer 14

additional history for infants and children of sore throat and care of teeth

tooth eruptions start to occur in most children between two and six months

for older adults: dryness? tooth loss? dentures? care of teeth/mouth, sense of smell/taste?