What Term Is Used to Describe Secretions Strictly from the Lungs

question 27

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe secretions strictly from the lungs and lower airways?

• A) Phlegm
• B) Sputum
• C) Mucus
• D) Empyema

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Definitions:

Expiratory Pressure

The pressure in the lungs during the phase of breathing out, often relevant in respiratory care and ventilator settings.

Huff Coughing

A technique to clear mucus from the lungs by taking a deep breath and forcefully exhaling in a series of "huff" sounds.

Spinal Anesthesia

A type of regional anesthesia involving the injection of a local anesthetic into the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal cord, blocking sensation from the lower body.

Spinal Headaches

Headaches that occur from a leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, often after a lumbar puncture procedure.