Author Question: Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of the following? 1. Head and neck ... (Read 55 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.