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Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The primary purpose of the ciliated mucous membrane in the nose is to:
a. Warm the inhaled air.
b. Filter out dust and bacteria.
c. Filter coarse particles from inhaled air.
d. Facilitate the movement of air through the nares.
ANS: B
,The nasal hairs filter the coarsest matter from inhaled air, whereas the mucous
blanket filters out dust and bacteria. The rich blood supply of the nasal mucosa
warms the inhaled air.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 353
MSC: Client Needs: General
2. The projections in the nasal cavity that increase the surface area are called
the:
a. Meatus.
b. Septum.
c. Turbinates.
d. Kiesselbach plexus.
ANS: C
The lateral walls of each nasal cavity contain three parallel bony projections:
the superior, middle, and inferior turbinates. These increase the surface area,
making more blood vessels and mucous membrane available to warm,
humidify, and filter the inhaled air.
,DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 353
MSC: Client Needs: General
3. The nurse is reviewing the development of the newborn infant. Regarding the
sinuses, which statement is true in relation to a newborn infant?
a. Sphenoid sinuses are full size at birth.
b. Maxillary sinuses reach full size after puberty.
c. Frontal sinuses are fairly well developed at birth.
d. Maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are the only sinuses present at birth.
ANS: D
Only the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are present at birth. The sphenoid
sinuses are minute at birth and develop after puberty. The frontal sinuses are
absent at birth, are fairly well developed at age 7 to 8 years, and reach full size
after puberty.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 355
MSC: Client Needs: General
, 4. The tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is the:
a. Uvula.
b. Palate.
c. Papillae.
d. Frenulum.
ANS: D
The frenulum is a midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of
the mouth. The uvula is the free projection hanging down from the middle of
the soft palate. The palate is the arching roof of the mouth. Papillae are the
rough, bumpy elevations on the tongue’s dorsal surface.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 355
MSC: Client Needs: General
5. The salivary gland that is the largest and located in the cheek in front of the
ear is the _________ gland.
a. Parotid
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Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The primary purpose of the ciliated mucous membrane in the nose is to:
a. Warm the inhaled air.
b. Filter out dust and bacteria.
c. Filter coarse particles from inhaled air.
d. Facilitate the movement of air through the nares.
ANS: B
,The nasal hairs filter the coarsest matter from inhaled air, whereas the mucous
blanket filters out dust and bacteria. The rich blood supply of the nasal mucosa
warms the inhaled air.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 353
MSC: Client Needs: General
2. The projections in the nasal cavity that increase the surface area are called
the:
a. Meatus.
b. Septum.
c. Turbinates.
d. Kiesselbach plexus.
ANS: C
The lateral walls of each nasal cavity contain three parallel bony projections:
the superior, middle, and inferior turbinates. These increase the surface area,
making more blood vessels and mucous membrane available to warm,
humidify, and filter the inhaled air.
,DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 353
MSC: Client Needs: General
3. The nurse is reviewing the development of the newborn infant. Regarding the
sinuses, which statement is true in relation to a newborn infant?
a. Sphenoid sinuses are full size at birth.
b. Maxillary sinuses reach full size after puberty.
c. Frontal sinuses are fairly well developed at birth.
d. Maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are the only sinuses present at birth.
ANS: D
Only the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are present at birth. The sphenoid
sinuses are minute at birth and develop after puberty. The frontal sinuses are
absent at birth, are fairly well developed at age 7 to 8 years, and reach full size
after puberty.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 355
MSC: Client Needs: General
, 4. The tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is the:
a. Uvula.
b. Palate.
c. Papillae.
d. Frenulum.
ANS: D
The frenulum is a midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of
the mouth. The uvula is the free projection hanging down from the middle of
the soft palate. The palate is the arching roof of the mouth. Papillae are the
rough, bumpy elevations on the tongue’s dorsal surface.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 355
MSC: Client Needs: General
5. The salivary gland that is the largest and located in the cheek in front of the
ear is the _________ gland.
a. Parotid
