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21 Cards in this Set
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what is done as a surgery for nasal fracture
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closed reduction
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when should closed reduction be done
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within 24 hours of the fracture or it is not as effective
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Rhinoplasty is
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surgical repair of the nose
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after rhinoplasty what should pt do
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- keep HOB elevated
- no straining - swelling and bruising is normal for several days after surgery - moderate bleeding is normal - do not take ASA or motrin -take stool softener - do not blow or sneeze through your nose for 7 - 10 days |
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sleep apnea is
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breathing that stops or gets very shallow during sleep
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what is the most common type of sleep apnea
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obstructive - insufficient airflow
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what are common characteristics
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excessive daytime sleep, loud snoring, snort or gasp that arouses pts from sleep
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diagnostic procedure for sleep apnea is
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PSG - it records brain activate, eye movement, muscle activity breathing, and heart rate, how much air moves in and out of lungs, percentage of oxygen
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vocal cord paralysis is
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inability of one or more of the vocal cords to move
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characteristics of vocal cord paralysis are
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hoarsness, breathy weak voice, and aspiration of food
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what is one procedure done for vocal cord paralysis
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injecting polytef (teflon) into the affected cord so it enlarges toward the unaffected cord
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pt teaching to help minimize aspiration is
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- hold breath during swallowing to allow the larynx to rise, close, and push food back into the esophagus
-tuck the chin down and tilt the forehead forward during swallowing |
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noducles
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enlarged, fibrous tissues caused by infectious processes or overuse of the voice
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polyps are
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edematous masses that occur most often in smokers and people with allergies
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treatment for polyps and nodules
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- not speaking
- not whispering - avoid heavy lifting - stool softners -humidifying the air - |
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after surgery for polyps how long should the pt remain on voice rest
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14 days
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head and neck cancers are usually
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squamous cell and are slow growing
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lesions may be
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leukoplakia ( white, patchy lesions) or erythorplakia ( red, velvety patches)
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what is the earliest form of laryngeal cancer
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vocal cord lesions
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ct helps evaluate the tumors
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exact location
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MRI helps to differentiate
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normal from diseased tissue
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