Author Question: What is the technical term for secretions from the tracheobronchial tree that have not been ... (Read 41 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the technical term for secretions from the tracheobronchial tree that have not been con-taminated by the mouth?

a. Sputum
b. Phlegm
c. Mucus
d. Pus

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics are typical for pleuritic chest pain? 1. Located laterally. 2. Sharp and stabbing in nature. 3. Increases with breathing. 4. Radiates to the arm.

a. 3 and 4 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 4 only

amy.lauersdorf90 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Technically, mucus from the tracheobronchial tree that has not been contaminated by oral secre-tions is called phlegm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Pleuritic chest pain usually is located laterally or posteriorly. It worsens when the patient takes a deep breath and is described as a sharp, stabbing type of pain.