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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following methods of speech following laryngectomy involves a throat vibrator held against the neck that projects sound into the mouth causing words to be formed with the mouth?

A. Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP)

B. Esophageal speech

C. Artificial (electric) larynx

D. Speech therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Artificial (electric) larynx

Question 2 of 5

A male patient's X-ray result reveals bilateral white-outs, indicating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This syndrome results from:

A. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema

B. Respiratory alkalosis

C. Increased pulmonary capillary permeability

D. Renal failure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased pulmonary capillary permeability

Question 3 of 5

oropharynx contain

A. palatine tonsils

B. lingual tonsils

C. Pharyngeal tonsils

D. a and b

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a and b

Question 4 of 5

The exchange of gases between blood and cells is called

A. pulmonary ventilation

B. internal respiration

C. external respiration

D. cellular respiration

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: internal respiration

Question 5 of 5

A client has been diagnosed with lung cancer and requires lobectomy. How much of the lung is removed?

A. One entire lung.

B. A lobe of the lung.

C. A small, localized area near the surface of the lung.

D. One entire lung.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A lobe of the lung.

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