Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of ...

[armygirl]

Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of the following?
 
  1. Head and neck injury (until stabilized)
  2. Active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability
  3. Uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following are hazards or complication of postural drainage therapy? 1. Cardiac arrhythmias 2. Increased intracranial pressure 3. Acute hypotension 4. Pulmonary barotraumas
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

[tranoy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Postural Drainage Therapy. See CPG 43-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Postural Drainage Therapy. See CPG 43-1.

[armygirl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Laurenleakan]

Excellent