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skymedlock

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best describes which of the following?
 
  a. Breathing exercises
  b. Postural drainage therapy
  c. Hyperinflation therapy
  d. Directed coughing

Question 2

Postural drainage should be considered in which of the following situations?
 
  1. In patients with chronic obstructive lung disease
  2. In patients who expectorate more than 25 to 30 ml sputum per day
  3. In the presence of atelectasis caused by mucus plugging
  4. In patients with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


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Cnarkel

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Postural drainage therapy involves the use of gravity.

Answer to Question 2

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


skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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