Author Question: During the assessment of a patient, the nurse locates the approximate position of the larynx. This ... (Read 14 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During the assessment of a patient, the nurse locates the approximate position of the larynx. This can be found by identifying what body structure?

1. clavicle
2. Adam's apple
3. first rib
4. shoulder joint

Question 2

A patient is demonstrating poor exhalation. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for developing what health problem?

1. pleurisy
2. pulmonary edema
3. increased carbon dioxide levels
4. reduced oxygen capacity of red blood cells

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
The larynx is framed by the thyroid, the cricoid, and the epiglottis cartilages and connected by ligaments and membranes. The thyroid cartilage is formed by the fusion of two cartilages; the fusion point is visible as the Adam's apple. The clavicle, first rib, and shoulder joint are not near the location of the larynx.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
During expiration, the carbon dioxide is expelled. If the patient cannot exhale effectively, carbon dioxide can build up. Pleurisy is pain upon inspiration. Pulmonary edema may accumulate as a result of poor inhalation, not exhalation. Poor exhalation does not have an effect on the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells.