Shadow Health EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

EXAM

Exam Solution
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Cough 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTION vc vc vc vc vc vc




S AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (4FD76)
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QUESTION 1 vc




Cough Reflex vc




ANSWER

Peripheral receptors: trachea, larynx, carina Central: medulla -
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Afferent signals of cough reflex are mediated by the vagus nerve
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QUESTION 2 vc




3 Phases of Cough
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ANSWER

1. Inspiratory 2. Compressive 3. Expiratory -Need all three for effective cough! -
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> without cough means increased infection/atelectasis
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QUESTION 3 vc




Classifications of Cough vc vc




ANSWER

-Acute is < 3 weeks -Subacute is 3-8 weeks -Chronic is > 8 weeks
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QUESTION 4 vc




Smoker's Cough vc




ANSWER

Worst upon awakening, improves over the remainder of the day
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