Nasopharyngea Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FISDAP AIRWAY EXAM From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - CORRECT ANSWER To warm/humidify air as it passes through

NF3 Module 9: Suctioning: Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal and Tracheal Exam Questions and Answers Purpose of suctioning - Answer-· Remove saliva and other secretions - Eg. Blood, vomit · Maintain patent airway · Facilitate ventilation · Obtain specimens · Maintain oral hygiene ** Suctioning does not follow any type of schedule it is all based on patient need** Oropharyngeal/Nasopharyngeal suctioning - Answer-· Suctioning of the mouth or nose, and throat (pharynx) · Suctioning do...

NF3 Module 9: Suctioning: Oropharyngeal, Nasopharyngeal and Tracheal Exam Questions and Answers Patient assessment post suctioning - Answer-· Appearance of suctioned secretions · Breath sounds · Respiratory rate, rhythm, & depth · O2 saturation · Skin color · Presence of anxiety Suction catheter size for an adult - Answer-#12-18 Fr Suction catheter size for a child - Answer-#8 - 10 Fr Suction catheter size for an infant - Answer-#5 - 8 Fr Report and document pertinent i...

cpg nasopharyngeal carcinoma

NPC, cancer of the nasopharynx from exposure of nitrosamines.

FISDAP AIRWAY EXAM