A Patient Has a Disease State That Results from the Secretion

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria.Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart?

• A) Malaria
• B) Tetanus
• C) Smallpox
• D) Hepatitis

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck through which air passes to the lungs, and contains vocal cords that produce sound.

Sinuses

Air-filled cavities located within the bones of the face and skull, connected to the nasal cavities.

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space behind the nose that is lined with mucosa and filters, warms, and moistens incoming air.